SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager

Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the future of finance. As the leading Bitcoin infrastructure company, we're building the financial rails for the emerging digital assets economy across four pillars: wealth storage & management, borrowing & lending, trading, and payments.

Our vertically integrated Bitcoin ecosystem includes the Liquid Network sidechain, Core Lightning implementation, enterprise custody solutions (ECS), consumer hardware wallets (Jade), and asset management services. With three distinct business units—Consumer Products, Enterprise Solutions, and Blockstream Asset Management.

We're seeking an experienced SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting & finance team during a transformative period and prepare for public market readiness. Reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Controller, you’ll play a key leadership role in preparing the company for public market compliance and overseeing the annual and quarterly consolidated financial audit process.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be at the forefront of Bitcoin's mainstream adoption while building expertise in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency accounting landscape.

What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities):

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and related SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), including MD&A & XBRL tagging and  cryptocurrency-specific disclosures
• Build automated dashboards integrating financial metrics from the Consumer, Enterprise and Asset Management divisions
• Coordinate with external auditors as part of a PCAOB audit, including audit procedures related to Bitcoin custody controls and blockchain reconciliations
• Write technical accounting memos 
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements under U.S. GAAP and lead implementation of applicable standards
• Responsible for the preparation and coordination of all internal and external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with government and other regulatory requirements
• Support IPO preparation, SOX compliance implementation, CECL modeling, M&A, debt and equity transactions.

What We Look For In You (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and CPA certification required
• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience with at least 2-3 years in SEC reporting, public accounting, or cryptocurrency/fintech
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, financial reporting standards, and memo creation
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets to support SEC filings and disclosure preparation
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Proven ability to implement new accounting standards and complex reporting processes
• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications):

• Big 4 or national firm experience with focus on financial services or technology clients
• Python and SQL skills for data analysis and automation
• Understanding of Bitcoin, Lightning Network, and sidechain technologies
• Experience with digital asset accounting, blockchain transactions, or cryptocurrency exchanges
• Experience with multi-business unit companies and segment reporting
• Previous SOX compliance experience, preferably for technology or financial services companies

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Blockstream also include discretionary bonus, equity and benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range: $135,000 - $150,000

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