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# Accounting Manager, Global GL Operations at Blockstream

- **Company:** Blockstream
- **Location:** Menlo Park, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/blockstream/a1656305-da57-49a6-aa51-65c6a1a71205

## Job description

[Blockstream](https://blockstream.com/) was founded in 2014 by [Dr. Adam Back](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Back) and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers who are passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the world. Today, Blockstream is the leading Bitcoin company, providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for enterprises, institutions, and individual Bitcoin users. We develop industry-leading Bitcoin self-custody solutions, Bitcoin-based financial products, second-layer scaling technologies, and enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure. We're seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting & finance team during a transformative period and prepare for public market readiness. 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, coordination, and review of the month-end close process.
- Support the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
- Manage accounting requests related to tax compliance, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting.
- Prepare and review periodic financial statement fluctuation (flux) analyses on a month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter basis.
- Prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with the consolidation of foreign subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
- Coordinate with external auditors in connection with PCAOB audits, including audit procedures related to Bitcoin custody controls and blockchain reconciliations.
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of internal controls, including quarterly control compliance.
- Support the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with the U.S. GAAP.
- Monitoring the new U.S. GAAP accounting pronouncements and support the implementation of applicable standards.
- Support SOX compliance initiatives, CECL modeling, mergers and acquisitions, and 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 the U.S. GAAP experience, public accounting, and cryptocurrency/fintech a plus.
- Strong knowledge of the 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.
- Industry exposure with experience leading an accounting team and closing books on a timely basis.
- Experience with multi-business unit companies and segment reporting
- Previous SOX compliance experience.

## Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $130,000 – $150,000 USD, depending on skills and experience. In addition to base salary, full-time Blockstream employees receive: Target equity grants and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)).

🔒 Stay Safe from Job Scams All official Blockstream communication will come from an @blockstream.com email address. We will never ask you to share sensitive information or purchase equipment during the hiring process. If in doubt, contact us at hr@blockstream.com. Learn more about avoiding job scams [here](https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/05/want-work-home-spot-scams-first).

## About Blockstream

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Blockstream builds crypto-financial infrastructure based on Bitcoin, offering custody, tokenization, layer-2 scaling, and hardware wallet solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, $3.2B valuation as of early 2025)
- **Headquarters**: Cayman Islands, with offices in Bay Area, Los Angeles, Montreal, Victoria, Lugano, Milan, Turin, Melbourne, and Tokyo (remote-friendly globally)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Dr. Adam Back, Erik Svenson, Pieter Wuille, and others

## Core Business
- **Industries**: Bitcoin & digital asset infrastructure, blockchain technology, crypto-financial services
- **Target customers**: B2B (enterprises, exchanges, financial institutions) and B2C (individuals using wallet & hardware)
- **Mission**: “To create the financial infrastructure of the future” – accelerating Bitcoin adoption and expanding its usability for peer-to-peer, open-network finance.

## Products & Services
- **[Blockstream App & Green Wallet](https://blockstream.com/)**: Self-custodial Bitcoin and Liquid wallet app for mobile and desktop.
- **[Blockstream Jade / Jade Plus](https://blockstream.com/)**: Open-source hardware wallet for secure self-custody of Bitcoin and Liquid assets.
- **[Liquid Network](https://blockstream.com/)**: Bitcoin layer-2 sidechain for faster, confidential asset issuance and settlement.
- **[Core Lightning (CLN)](https://blockstream.com/)**: A scalable, open-source implementation of the Lightning Network.
- **[Blockstream Enterprise](https://blockstream.com/)**: Enterprise-grade Bitcoin custody, treasury management, and tokenization solutions.
- **[Blockstream Satellite](https://blockstream.com/)**: Bitcoin blockchain broadcast via satellite for areas with limited internet.
- **[Blockstream Asset Management (AMP)](https://blockstream.com/about/)**: Platform for issuing and managing programmable security tokens on Liquid.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: $3.2B (unicorn status, early 2025 – [blockstream.com](https://blockstream.com/about/))
- **Total Funding**:
  - Seed: $21M (2014)
  - Series A: $55M
  - Series B: $210M (led by Fulgur Ventures, January 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Fulgur Ventures, plus partnerships with major cryptocurrency exchanges and trading desks for Liquid Network.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Raised $210M in Series B in early 2025.
  - Launched Blockstream Asset Management division and two institutional Bitcoin investment funds.
  - Opened a research center in Lugano, Switzerland (Nov 2024).
  - Released Jade Plus hardware wallet (Jan 2025).
  - Acquired Adamant Capital to establish Blockstream Finance.
  - 100+ team members across 10+ global offices.

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep Bitcoin-first focus: not a general blockchain company, but specialized in Bitcoin layer-2 (Liquid, Lightning) and self-custody.
- Cutting-edge cryptography & security engineering, including founder Dr. Adam Back’s invention of Hashcash (proof-of-work).
- Open-source ethos: all core products (Jade, Core Lightning, Elements, etc.) are open source, building trust and community contribution.
- “Distributed by design” – satellite and layer-2 solutions reduce reliance on centralized internet infrastructure.
- Long-term R&D investment: Blockstream Research brand and ongoing protocol contributions.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling Bitcoin adoption through layer-2 growth (Lightning, Liquid).
- Expanding institutional services: asset management, custody, and security token issuance.
- Enhancing self-custody hardware (Jade Plus) and wallet user experience.
- Growing global presence with new research centers and offices.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven (accelerate Bitcoin adoption), open-source, and research-oriented. Emphasis on innovation, execution, and passion for Bitcoin.
- **Work Policy**: Remote-friendly with a global team; also has physical offices in multiple countries. Careers page lists mostly remote roles (e.g., Full-Stack Engineer, Security Architect, QA Engineer, etc.).
- **Perks**: Work alongside “the brightest minds in the industry” – team includes top Bitcoin experts, cryptographers, and engineers.
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on mathematics, cryptography, distributed systems, game theory. Products are built from scratch with a strong security-first mindset.
- **Benefits**: Not explicitly detailed, but typical remote-first culture with flexible hours and global collaboration.

## Sources
1. [blockstream.com](https://blockstream.com/)
2. [blockstream.com/about](https://blockstream.com/about/)
3. [blockstream.com/careers](https://blockstream.com/careers/)
4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/blockstream](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/blockstream)
5. [linkedin.com/company/blockstream](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockstream)

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