Controller

Own and scale LayerZero’s global accounting function, including close, financial reporting, controls, audit, compliance, digital asset accounting, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all entities.
• Own the general ledger, consolidation, and US GAAP financial reporting.
• Ensure financial accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and accounting workflows.
• Drive automation and accounting system improvements using NetSuite and Ramp.
• Reconcile subledgers and supporting schedules.
• Oversee token activity accounting and align on-chain activity with financial reporting.
• Manage auditors, tax advisors, and external partners.
• Lead audits, reviews, and compliance processes across jurisdictions.
• Design scalable accounting processes, controls, and policies.
• Identify and remediate risks, gaps, and inefficiencies.
• Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of accounting experience with 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.
• Experience at a high-growth tech, fintech, or crypto-native company.
• Experience with 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.
• Strong judgment, communication, and ability to explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.