Director of Accounting

cyber; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company offsite

Professional reimbursement program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Wellness stipend

Home-office ergonomic equipment program

Job summary

Cyber Fund is seeking a Director of Accounting to help build their accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and procedures. This individual will lead financial closes, overseeing accounts payable and receivable while driving system optimizations.

The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of accounting experience, including exposure to the crypto industry. Perks include medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and a wellness stipend.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, including time at a Big-4 firm.
• Experience or familiarity with digital asset accounting is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and financial planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and prepare financial statements.
• Drive opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and implement accounting best practices.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, and receivable.

Skills

US GAAP

Accounting systems and integrations

Automation mindset

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

CPA License

10+ years of accounting experience

Big-4 accounting firm experience

Experience in crypto companies

Tools

QuickBooks

Stripe

Ramp

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What is the role

• Director of Accounting to work with the Head of Finance to build out the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and implementing financial operating procedures.
• Work both independently and as a manager, thriving in high‑growth environments and solving complex blockchain‑related problems.
• Strong grasp of US GAAP, experience with accounting systems and integrations (such as QuickBooks, Stripe, Ramp), and a mindset focused on automation, documentation, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Lead the monthly close process and prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow.
• Drive opportunities for process improvements and automation, optimize accounting systems and tools, and lead the implementation of accounting best practices.
• Ensure consistent implementation of accounting principles and procedures in compliance with US GAAP, staying up to date with FASB and SEC guidance, especially related to digital asset policies.
• Develop, implement, and enforce financial controls and policies.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and accounts receivable.
• Own digital asset reporting and reconciliations.
• Support the management team in making informed financial decisions.
• Work with tax partners to prepare and file tax documents and returns.
• Build and mentor the accounting team.

Who you are

• Fast‑moving, curious, and collaborative.
• Always working toward high‑impact outcomes.
• Committed to transparency, trust, and clear ownership across teams.
• Focused on building a supportive environment where people can do their best work.
• Lean, agile, and unafraid to dive into details to get things done.

What you'll need

• Accounting department builder at heart.
• 10+ years experience, including time spent at a Big‑4 accounting firm.
• 2+ years of recent experience at a crypto company or crypto‑native organization; if lacking professional experience, be prepared to explain your interest and experience within the crypto ecosystem.
• Experience or familiarity with digital asset accounting is highly preferred.
• Prior experience leading a financial audit in partnership with external auditors.
• CPA license holder.
• Experience with multi‑entity operations.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software, financial planning tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and tactical.
• Ability to think strategically about department building and rolling out new processes.
• Excited to roll up your sleeves and comfortable working in a fast‑paced start‑up environment, executing on multiple projects simultaneously.

Perks

• Annual company offsite and team onsites.
• Professional reimbursement program (conferences, certifications, etc.).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (US and some other countries).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (US only).
• Wellness stipend.
• Home‑office set‑up/ergonomic equipment program.

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