Accounting Manager, Global GL Operations at Blockstream

Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers who are passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the world. Today, Blockstream is the leading Bitcoin company, providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for enterprises, institutions, and individual Bitcoin users. We develop industry-leading Bitcoin self-custody solutions, Bitcoin-based financial products, second-layer scaling technologies, and enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure. We're seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting & finance team during a transformative period and prepare for public market readiness. You’ll play a key leadership role in preparing the company for public market compliance and overseeing the annual and quarterly consolidated financial audit process. This position is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be at the forefront of Bitcoin's mainstream adoption while building expertise in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency accounting landscape. What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities): Lead the preparation, coordination, and review of the month-end close process. Support the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements. Manage accounting requests related to tax compliance, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting. Prepare and review periodic financial statement fluctuation (flux) analyses on a month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter basis. Prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations. Assist with the consolidation of foreign subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations. Coordinate with external auditors in connection with PCAOB audits, including audit procedures related to Bitcoin custody controls and blockchain reconciliations. Support the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of internal controls, including quarterly control compliance. Support the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with the U.S. GAAP. Monitoring the new U.S. GAAP accounting pronouncements and support the implementation of applicable standards. Support SOX compliance initiatives, CECL modeling, mergers and acquisitions, and debt and equity transactions. What We Look For In You (Required Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and CPA certification required. 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience with the U.S. GAAP experience, public accounting, and cryptocurrency/fintech a plus. Strong knowledge of the U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, financial reporting standards, and memo creation. Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets to support SEC filings and disclosure preparation. Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems. Proven ability to implement new accounting standards and complex reporting processes. Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Nic