Director of Technical Accounting

As Director of Technical Accounting at ConsenSys, you lead the interpretation and implementation of complex accounting standards across the organization. You serve as the company's subject-matter expert on U.S. GAAP, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, FP&A, and business teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and well-documented accounting treatment for complex transactions, including those involving digital assets and blockchain-based products. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and external auditors.

What you'll do

• Research, interpret, and apply accounting standards including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), business combinations (ASC 805), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), debt and equity instruments, consolidation, and impairment to company-specific transactions.
• Evaluate and document accounting treatment for digital asset and crypto-related transactions, including holdings, token issuances, staking, and other blockchain-native arrangements, applying ASC 350-60 and other relevant guidance.
• Draft clear, well-supported technical accounting memos and position papers for complex or judgmental transactions, including new products, M&A activity, financing arrangements, and other non-routine events.
• Monitor emerging accounting guidance issued by the FASB, SEC, and PCAOB; assess impact on the company; and lead implementation of new standards, including drafting accounting policies and coordinating cross-functional rollout.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters, leading discussions and resolving complex issues efficiently.
• Partner with Legal, Treasury, Revenue, FP&A, and business unit leaders to evaluate the accounting implications of new contracts, deal structures, and strategic initiatives before they close.
• Support M&A activity, including purchase accounting, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration from a technical accounting perspective.
• Develop, maintain, and update the company's accounting policy manual, ensuring policies remain current and are consistently applied across the organization.
• Assess internal controls related to complex accounting areas and partner with Internal Controls and SOX teams to ensure adequate control design and operation.
• Present technical accounting matters to senior leadership and, as needed, the Audit Committee.
• Partner directly with the Chief Accounting Officer and engage with industry working groups, standard-setters, and peer companies to help shape emerging positions on cutting-edge accounting standards affecting digital assets and the broader industry.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, building technical accounting capability across the broader finance organization.
• Assist with SEC reporting (10-K and 10-Q) disclosures related to technical accounting areas, as applicable.

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• An active CPA license in good standing.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or a technical accounting role in industry.
• Deep, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP with demonstrated experience researching and documenting complex technical accounting positions.
• A strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements for public companies or equivalent stakeholder reporting needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts for non-accounting audiences.
• A proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital assets and cryptocurrency accounting, including familiarity with ASC 350-60, token economics, DeFi, staking, and other blockchain-native transaction structures.
• Public company experience, including direct interaction with external auditors.
• Experience with M&A transaction accounting and purchase accounting.
• Experience with system implementations affecting accounting processes (for example, ERP or revenue systems).
• Prior people-management or mentorship experience.
• Experience in the blockchain, Web3, or fintech industry.

What we offer

• US pay range of $181,713-$261,727 (not including bonus, equity, or other benefits). Compensation for candidates based outside the US will be determined based on location, experience, and skills during the interview process.
• Remote-first work environment with a global team.

About ConsenSys

ConsenSys, through its MetaMask platform, is building the operating system for your money. With 100M+ downloads, users in approximately 190 countries, and trillions in cumulative transaction volume, MetaMask is the most trusted self-custodial financial platform on the internet.

Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates based in France, Italy, or Germany for this role.