Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

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Description of the offer

Aptos Labs is looking for an exceptional candidate to serve as Senior Accounting Manager responsible for strengthening 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 US 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. This is a great opportunity to join a lean, but strong and growing finance team and work at the cutting edge of emerging accounting issues facing a leading layer 1, proof-of-stake blockchain.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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 any identified 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.

What we’re looking for:

• 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 (NetSuite 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. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in the Bay Area at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed. Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include equity, tokens, or benefits.

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