Gauntlet · 1 month ago
Accounting Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expGauntlet is a leader in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, focusing on managing market risk and optimizing growth. The Accounting Lead will oversee month-end close processes, digital asset accounting, and financial controls, while also mentoring a Senior Accountant and collaborating with the Controller and CFO.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the entire monthly close process
Prepare & review accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, and GL classifications
Maintain the digital asset subledger: cost basis, MTM, realized/unrealized G&L
Ensure proper accounting documentation, SOPs, and internal controls
Oversee the revenue cycle from billing to collections
Maintain revenue recognition schedules
Review JEs and collaborate with Controller on complex accounting matters
Oversee AP and expense workflows
Review spend analyses and ensure proper GL mapping
Prepare workpapers for financial audit and tax filings
Draft initial tax notice responses, maintain nexus tracking, maintain tax filing tracker
Drive automation improvements with systems and processes
Qualification
Required
At least 4 years of accounting experience; mix of public accounting + industry preferred
Strong understanding of accrual accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting (ASC 606, asset valuations, GAAP)
Experience owning or heavily contributing to period end close processes
High proficiency with Google Suite, Xero (or other accounting ERP), and modern tools
Ability to operate in ambiguity with strong ownership and accountability
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communicator with cross-functional partnership experience
Preferred
Crypto or digital asset accounting experience
Understanding of yield-bearing products, staking, or DeFi vault structures
Prior startup experience in a high-growth environment
CPA, or progress toward one
Prior experience managing or leading a team
Benefits
Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
$1,000 WFH stipend
Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
Unlimited vacation
100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
Fertility benefits
Opportunity for incentive compensation
Company
Gauntlet
Gauntlet is a fintech company that develops solutions for risk management and simplifies tasks in cryptocurrency businesses.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$44.79MKey Investors
Uniswap FoundationRibbit CapitalPolychain
2023-04-11Grant
2022-03-14Series B· $23.8M
2021-06-04Series A· $13.63M
Leadership Team
Tarun Chitra
Founder, CEO
John Morrow
Co-founder and COO
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