Accounting Lead

Gauntlet

Accounting Lead responsible for financial reporting and operational excellence during growth at DeFi firm Gauntlet. Collaborating on accounting processes including digital asset and on-chain accounting.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive the monthly close process and reporting timeline
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and prepaids
Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements
Maintain supporting schedules and audit-ready documentation
Assist with complex accounting analyses and technical accounting matters
Collaborate with the Accounting Lead on period-end digital asset accounting activities
Support accounting for on-chain transactions, wallets, and crypto-related operations
Oversee revenue accounting and revenue recognition schedules
Manage accounting for operating expenses and vendor activity
Review AP, AR, and employee expense workflows
Collaborate with the Controller on complex accounting transactions
Ensure proper accounting documentation, SOPs, and internal controls
Assist with maintenance and reconciliation of digital asset accounting records and supporting schedules
Partner with the Accounting Lead on crypto-related accounting analyses and reporting
Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors
Prepare and review audit workpapers and support requests
Coordinate with external tax providers on compliance filings
Support regulatory and financial reporting requirements
Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures
Identify automation opportunities and process improvements
Strengthen internal controls and documentation standards
Ensure accounting operations remain scalable as the company grows
Provide day-to-day guidance to junior accounting team members
Review work prepared by accounting staff and ensure quality standards
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Legal, People, and Leadership teams
Help establish best practices across the accounting function

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience owning key aspects of the month-end close process
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
Experience reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
Strong understanding of revenue recognition and accrual accounting
Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and internal controls
High proficiency with Google Suite, Excel/Google Sheets, and accounting ERP systems (Xero preferred)
Interest in learning and supporting crypto-native accounting operations and digital asset accounting
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

month-end close processjournal entriesreconciliationsfinancial statementsrevenue recognitionaccrual accountinginternal controlsautomationaccounting processesdigital asset accounting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailindependencecollaborationguidanceprocess improvementproblem-solvingleadership