Director of Technical Accounting

ConsenSys is hiring a Director of Technical Accounting for a role based in UNITED STATES - Remote, EMEA - Remote. This Web3job summary is prepared from the company’s official listing; confirm the complete scope and requirements on the source page before applying.

Key responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and apply new and existing accounting standards (e.g., 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 (crypto assets) 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.
• Contribute to developing, 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/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/10-Q) disclosures related to technical accounting areas, as applicable.

What the team is looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license (active and 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.
• 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.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Source: View the original company listing and apply there.