Accounting Lead, Gauntlet

• 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

Desirable

• Gauntlet is seeking an Accounting Lead to help scale and strengthen our accounting function during a period of continued growth
• This is a high-impact role responsible for owning key accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and driving operational excellence across the organization
• As an Accounting Lead, you will serve as a critical partner to the Controller, overseeing month-end close activities, financial reporting, revenue and expense accounting, and audit readiness
• You will also work closely with our Onchain Accounting Lead to support on-chain accounting operations, digital asset accounting, and other crypto-native accounting processes
• As the accounting team grows, you will help improve processes, establish scalable controls, and provide oversight and review of work prepared by junior accounting team members
• You will provide day-to-day guidance, review work prepared by junior accounting team members, and help establish best practices across the accounting function
• This role is ideal for someone who combines strong traditional accounting expertise with an interest in crypto, digital assets, and emerging financial technologies
• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:
• 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
• Revenue, Expenses & Accounting 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
• Audit, Tax & Compliance:
• 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
• Process Improvement & Controls:
• 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
• Leadership & Collaboration:
• 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
• Work closely with the Accounting Lead to coordinate traditional and crypto-native accounting processes
• Help establish best practices across the accounting function