Accounting Lead

Coinflow; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity package

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible PTO

Flexible PTO

Meaningful equity package

Job summary

A dynamic fintech startup based in Chicago is seeking a Senior Accountant to build the company's accounting foundation from the ground up. This hands-on role offers ownership of core accounting processes, implementation of controls, and preparation for audits. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years experience at a Big 4 firm and a passion for crypto and digital payments. A CPA is strongly preferred. This is a high-impact role with opportunities for direct collaboration with leadership and shaping the future of the company.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Exposure to high-growth or technology clients.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and complex transaction flows.
• Experience evaluating and implementing accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks).
• Interest/experience in crypto, Web3, or digital payments.

Responsibilities

• Build and own core accounting processes.
• Prepare the company for its first external audit.
• Implement internal controls across key financial processes.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Experience with accounting systems

Strong analytical skills

Education

CPA or pursuing CPA licensure

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Job description

Coinflow is a trailblazing startup headquartered in Chicago, dedicated to revolutionizing payments. We enable merchants and marketplaces to accept global payment methods with instant settlement and fraud guarantees. Over the past year and a half, we've become a leader in the digital payments ecosystem - powering the next generation of online commerce through speed, trust, and innovation.

Join us to help shape the future of payments in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment where your work directly drives company growth.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Accountant who is excited to build Coinflow's accounting foundation from the ground up. This is a hands‑on role for someone who thrives in unstructured environments and wants to design the processes, policies, and controls that will scale with the company. You'll be our first dedicated accounting hire, which means you'll have real ownership over how we set up our books, prepare for audits, and build the infrastructure to support Coinflow's rapid growth.

This role doesn't require prior startup experience, but you must be energized by ambiguity, comfortable making judgment calls without a playbook, and genuinely excited about the crypto and digital payments space. You'll partner closely with Finance leadership and work cross‑functionally with teams across the company.

What You'll Do

Accounting Foundation & Process Design

• Build and own Coinflow's core accounting processes, including month‑end close, reconciliations, and general ledger management
• Develop accounting policies and documentation that reflect best practices and position the company for future audits
• Evaluate, select, and implement the accounting systems and tooling that will serve as Coinflow's financial backbone - you'll own the decision on ERP, expense management, and close tools as we scale

Controls & Audit Readiness

• Design and implement internal controls across key financial processes
• Prepare the company for its first external audit, including documentation, schedules, and auditor coordination
• Ensure compliance with tax filings and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting and forecasting
• Support expense management and cost discipline as the company scales
• Prepare ad‑hoc financial reports and models to support leadership decision‑making

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm (audit or advisory), with exposure to high‑growth or technology clients
• CPA strongly preferred; candidates who have passed the CPA exam or are actively pursuing licensure will also be considered
• Strong technical accounting skills, particularly around revenue recognition and complex transaction flows
• Experience evaluating and implementing accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks) – you have opinions on what good tooling looks like at different stages of growth
• Experience with or genuine passion for crypto, Web3, or digital payments – you're excited about the space, not just a role
• A builder's mindset – you're energized by creating structure where none exists and thrive without a playbook
• Excellent communicator who can translate accounting concepts for non‑finance stakeholders
• Self‑starter with a bias toward ownership and problem‑solving in fast‑moving environments
• Bonus: Prior experience with digital asset accounting, payment processing companies, or fintech startups
• Meaningful equity package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO
• A high‑impact role with direct access to company leadership and the opportunity to shape Coinflow's financial foundation from day one