Senior Accountant, Hyperlane

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant(CPA) certification or equivalent
• Big 4 accounting or large regional firm experience
• Familiarity with tax regulations related to crypto transactions
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a focus on technical accounting/GAAP compliance and financial reporting
• Proven track record in improving financial close processes
• Ability to communicate accounting issues to both finance and non-finance personnel
• Experience with traditional accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Quickbooks)
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• High attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making informed, quick decisions

Desirable

• Abacus Works is looking for a Senior Accountant to work on Hyperlane, the first permissionless interoperability layer
• The Hyperlane protocol is pioneering permissionless and modular interoperability
• Providing developers with an API to connect between blockchains, Hyperlane is the first tool that allows anyone to add interoperability capabilities to any chain, without having to deal with any gatekeeping
• Hyperlane's modular security stack means developers can configure and customize their security to their needs, always remaining in control
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset management general ledger maintenance, payroll processing, accruals, prepaids, realized and unrealized gains and losses accounting, and cash management. Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and controls while driving process improvements and operational efficiency
• Oversee the accounts payable function to ensure timely processing and payment of vendor invoices. Collaborate with cross-functional team leaders to uphold accounting procedures and internal controls, while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve any payment issues promptly and efficiently
• Streamline and accelerate the month-end and year-end financial close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Maintain compliance with existing accounting policies and develop new accounting guidelines to enhance departmental processes
• Provide technical accounting support for potential new business initiatives including M&A and new product launches/partnerships to ensure GAAP compliance
• Oversee the external tax firm to ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including timely and accurate filing of local, state, and international tax returns
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance on the integration of a new accounting system, ensuring accurate and scalable implementation
• Manage and mentor an Accountant, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements (BS, FS, and Cash Flow) to ensure accuracy and completeness. Perform flux analysis to support FP&A with executive reporting function