Sr. Accounting Manager

Aptos is a people‑first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way.

Founded by the original creators of Diem, we dedicate ourselves to building a safe and scalable web3 world where everyone has equitable opportunities to grow and access financial assets with lower fees and fewer intermediaries.

Aptos Labs is looking for an exceptional senior accounting manager who will strengthen our accounting and financial reporting functions as the company continues to scale. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in U.S. GAAP, operational and technical accounting, financial business processes, and internal controls, who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.

The position offers the opportunity to shape the accounting infrastructure of a high‑growth company and ensure best‑in‑class accounting, financial reporting, governance, and control standards. Join a lean yet growing finance team and work at the cutting edge of emerging accounting issues for a leading layer 1, proof‑of‑stake blockchain.

• Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting: lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Research and document technical accounting positions (ASC 606, 718, 326, 805, etc.) and prepare related memos.
• Manage financial close processes, reconciliations, and consolidation activities with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with external advisors and internal stakeholders to support financial reviews and external reporting.
• Internal Controls & Governance: design, document, and implement internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), ensuring compliance with recognized control frameworks.
• Partner with external consultants to perform walkthroughs, test key controls, and remediate deficiencies.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, close checklists, and process documentation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Accounting Operations: oversee the general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including system automation and reporting enhancements.
• Strategic Support: partner cross‑functionally with all teams to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and governance standards.
• Support executive leadership with analyses and insights on accounting matters, complex transactions, and special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required).
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience (Big 4 or large firm) and corporate accounting exposure.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing or reviewing complex financial disclosures for external reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, stock‑based compensation, and financial instruments.
• Hands‑on experience managing multiple projects and working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems (Net Suite preferred).
• Exposure to equity compensation accounting and complex capital structures.
• Prior involvement in internal control design and testing under recognized control frameworks (e.g., COSO).

Crypto exposure is a plus, but not required.

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $130k – $210k.

Location:

Mountain View, CA.