Controller

BNB Chain; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LayerZero Labs is seeking a Controller to lead and scale our global accounting function. This high‑impact role owns the integrity of financials end‑to‑end—from close and reporting to controls, audit, and compliance—with visibility across the organization.

You will partner with finance leadership and cross‑functional teams to design scalable processes, drive automation, and build a high‑performing accounting team capable of supporting rapid growth and multi‑entity operations.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of accounting leadership experience across public and private sectors.
• CPA certification is required.
• Strong expertise in US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience leading accounting in multi-entity, high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all entities.
• Own general ledger, consolidation, and financial reporting under US GAAP.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and core accounting workflows across NetSuite, Ramp, and payroll providers.
• Drive automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Lead audits, tax, and compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Internal controls

Leadership

Multi-entity management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Ramp

Job description

Controller

LayerZero

The Future is Omnichain.

Founded in 2021, LayerZero's vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains.

We are funded by the best investors in the world including:

a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more.

ABOUT THE ROLE

LayerZero is redefining how value moves across chains at internet scale. Our Finance team plays a critical role in enabling this mission by building financial infrastructure that is accurate, scalable, and trusted by leadership, partners, and regulators.

We're looking for a Controller to lead and scale our global accounting function. This role owns the integrity of our financials end-to-end - from close and reporting to controls, audit, and compliance.

You'll work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure our financial operations are world-class, scalable, and audit-ready as the organization grows. This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across the business.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Own the Core Accounting Engine

• Lead and continuously improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all entities.
• Own the general ledger, consolidation, and financial reporting under US GAAP.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness of all financials.

Day-to-Day Accounting & Systems

• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and core accounting workflows across systems like NetSuite, Ramp, and payroll providers.
• Drive automation and system improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Ensure subledgers and supporting schedules are clean and fully reconciled.

Crypto-Native Accounting & Complexity

• Oversee accounting for token activity, including transfers, incentives, and intercompany flows.
• Ensure alignment between on-chain activity and financial reporting.
• Develop scalable policies for digital asset accounting in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

• Own relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and external partners.
• Lead annual audits, reviews, and compliance processes across jurisdictions.
• Ensure accounting policies align with US GAAP and evolving regulatory requirements.

Build for Scale

• Design and implement scalable accounting processes, controls, and policies.
• Identify risks, gaps, and inefficiencies - and proactively solve them.
• Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 10-15+ years of experience in accounting, with a mix of public accounting and in-house leadership experience; CPA required
• Strong expertise in US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience leading accounting in a multi-entity, high-growth environment
• Deep experience with NetSuite and scaling close processes
• Proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong judgment and ability to navigate complex transactions
• Clear communicator who can explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience at a high-growth tech, fintech, or crypto-native company
• Exposure to digital asset accounting, token models, or on-chain activity
• Experience leading audits and building accounting processes from scratch
• Familiarity with global tax and compliance considerations

Equal Opportunity Employer

LayerZero Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. LayerZero Labs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.