Accounting Manager
Blockstream develops Bitcoin-focused infrastructure, including software wallets, hardware devices, and layer-2 functionality.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
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About Blockstream
Blockstream builds layer-2 and related infrastructure for Bitcoin. Its offerings include the Liquid Network for asset issuance and fast settlement, consumer and developer wallets, Lightning-as-a-service, a satellite data broadcast, and open-source hardware. The company’s goal is to deliver secure, scalable technology that reduces reliance on intermediaries and advances a global Bitcoin-based financial system.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Lead accounting operations during Blockstream’s preparation for public market readiness, including month-end close, financial reporting, tax compliance, statutory filings, audits, internal controls, SOX compliance, CECL modeling, M&A, and complex transactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA certification required
- 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience
- Experience with U.S. GAAP
- Public accounting experience
- Cryptocurrency or fintech experience a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- 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
- Big 4 or national firm experience preferred
- Experience leading an accounting team and timely book closings preferred
- Experience with multi-business unit companies and segment reporting preferred
- Previous SOX compliance experience preferred
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 flux analyses
- Prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations
- Assist with the consolidation of foreign subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations
- Coordinate with external auditors for PCAOB audits including Bitcoin custody controls and blockchain reconciliations
- Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls and quarterly control compliance
- Support preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP
- Monitor new U.S. GAAP pronouncements and support implementation
- Support SOX compliance initiatives, CECL modeling, mergers and acquisitions, and debt and equity transactions
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Equity
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
