Controller - Web3 Practice

Role Overview

The Controller position owns all accounting functions at our clients and will be responsible for issuing client financial statements, including thoughtful and value-added fluctuation analyses, developing financial models, and managing departmental budgets and forecasts. The Controller also manages Attivo staff to own full-cycle on-chain and off-chain month-end close, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and tax compliance. Experience with developing financial models from the ground up and establishing policies and procedures within a corporation is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate has worked at or with early-stage start-ups and has a passion for helping companies scale and grow.

The position location is flexible/work from home, with preference given to candidates in the following cities where Attivo has an employee presence:
San Francisco/Bay Area, Los Angeles/Southern California, New York City, Austin, Denver and Boston. Candidates in other locations are welcome to apply. Some travel to in-person company events is required, approximately 2-3 weeks out of the year. In‑person onboarding training will take place within the first 3 months of employment (locations vary).

• Manage all general on-chain and off-chain accounting functions which includes performing month‑end close process, eliminations & consolidations, preparing and booking journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly consolidated client financials including fluctuation analysis and budget vs actual comparisons
• Utilize on-chain accounting tools to streamline processes and improve data accuracy
• Set client accounting & tax policies
• Define & implement ASC 606 revenue recognition policies
• Direct activities related to efficient customer cash collection and vendor payments and overall cash management and cash forecasting
• Build financial models to help clients manage cash and make intelligent and proactive operational decisions
• Analyze company operations to identify operational and cost efficiencies and implement solutions
• Create and manage KPI Dashboards
• Manage general HR responsibilities, including payroll, processing employee onboarding & off‑boarding, and benefits management
• Manage Token Accounting – which includes token warrants and token compensation
• Oversee client tax‑related matters to ensure timely compliance
• Lead annual financial audits, as required
• Manage and mentor accounting teams across all clients

• Desire to work side by side with a variety of CFOs and want mentorship
• Advanced+ Excel skills and ability to manipulate larger data sets; experience with SQL a plus
• Experience with standard software solutions:
  Quick Books Online, Xero, Net Suite, Campfire, Brex, Ramp, Rippling, Gusto, Rillet, Carta
• Experience with crypto accounting software (e.g. Bitwave, Cointracker, Tres) and reconciliation of on‑chain transactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable with basic Web3 vocabulary
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Independent judgment and decision‑making
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities at a time
• Professional curiosity & creativity for Web3 innovation and financial transformation
• Passionate desire to learn & for continuous improvement
• Experience implementing workflow automation or AI‑enabled tools preferred. Familiarity with generative AI tools and automation platforms strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA or CFA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years at the Assistant Controller level and above; multi‑client experience highly preferred
• 2+ years of recent experience at a Web3 company or crypto native. If you do not have professional experience, please share the ecosystem within blockchain & crypto that you are excited about and why, in your resume or in a short cover memo.
• Experience guiding, mentoring, and leading high performing accounting teams
• Experience working in a fast‑paced technology and/or professional services environment

• Professional integrity
• High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment…