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# Director of Accounting at Offchain

- **Company:** Offchain
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/offchainlabs/ccd3b5d3-1797-4a06-98ae-22a6937ab8c8

## Job description

At Offchain Labs, we aren’t just building products: we’re leading a movement.

As pioneers in blockchain scalability and security, we're at the forefront of transforming how the world interacts with decentralized applications. We're laying the foundation that will define the next generation of digital commerce, governance, and human interaction. This involves tackling real-world challenges that come with scaling blockchain technology, without compromising on its core principles: decentralization, security and transparency.

At the center of this vision is our people. Our team is made up of thinkers and doers that embrace new challenges and seek solutions that push existing boundaries. If you’re energized by solving unprecedented problems, and believe in the role that decentralized systems will play in creating a more equitable digital future, then we want to hear from you.

Why Offchain Labs?

Offchain Labs is setting the pace for the entire Ethereum ecosystem. We built the Arbitrum stack that powers Arbitrum One, the most widely adopted Ethereum scaling solution that exists today.

Arbitrum’s ecosystem is undergoing tremendous growth with hundreds of projects and dApps on Arbitrum One today. Over 100 different teams have used Offchain Labs technology to build their own Arbitrum chains. Major players in the space, Robinhood, BlackRock, Ethena Labs, Securitize, Aave, and Apechain are all using the Arbitrum stack.

Arbitrum’s thriving ecosystem wouldn’t exist without our advanced technology stack. Arbitrum, Prysm, ZeroDev. These aren’t just product names. These are tools that are actively reshaping what's possible on Ethereum and advancing its core infrastructure.

To top it all off? We’re backed by $124 million in funding. We’ve demonstrated consistent execution with billions in secured value, thousands of supported projects, and infrastructure processing millions of transactions seamlessly.

What is the role:

- We’re looking for a mission-driven, resilient Director of Accounting to work with the Head of Finance to build out the Accounting department, ensuring that Offchain has accurate and timely financial reporting and implementing financial operating procedures.
- This leader will roll up their sleeves and work both independently and as a manager.
- This position is a great fit for someone who thrives in high-growth environments, enjoys solving complex blockchain related problems, and fully understands foundational accounting processes while helping us build for scale. A strong grasp of US GAAP, experience with accounting systems and integrations (such as QuickBooks, Stripe, Ramp), and a mindset focused on automation, documentation, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do:

- Lead the monthly close process and prepare and analyze financial statements, including income. statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow
- Drive opportunities for process improvements and automation, optimize our accounting systems and tools, and lead the implementation of accounting best [practices](http://practices.Ensure)
- Ensure consistent implementation of accounting principles and procedures in compliance with US GAAP, staying up to date with FASB and SEC guidance, especially related to any digital asset policies
- Develop, implement and enforce financial controls and [policies](http://policies.Oversee)
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and accounts receivable
- Own digital asset reporting and reconciliations
- Provide support to the management team in making informed financial decisions
- Work with our tax partners to prepare and file tax documents and returns
- Build and mentor the Accounting team

Who you are:

- Fast-moving, curious, and collaborative.
- Always working toward high-impact outcomes
- Committed to transparency, trust, and clear ownership across teams.
- Focused on building a supportive environment where people can do their best workIntentional about how we scale our operations, process, and systems.
- Lean, agile, and unafraid to dive into the details to get things done.

What you'll need:

- Accounting department builder at heart
- 10+ years experience with prior experience at top tier public accounting firm
- 2+ years of recent experience at a crypto company or crypto native
- Experience or familiarity with digital asset accounting is highly preferred
- Prior experience leading a financial audit in partnership with external auditors
- CPA license holder
- Experience with multi-entity operations
- Strong proficiency in accounting software, financial planning tools and microsoft excel
- Great communicator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized and tactical
- Ability to think strategically about department building and rolling out new processes
- Excited to roll up your sleeves and comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up environment, executing on multiple projects at any given time

Perks:

- Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more)
- Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)
- 401k retirement plan + company match (US only)
- Wellness stipend
- Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program

Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers: The position is onsite and reports to our office in New York, NY. Salary: $180,000-$225,000 per year Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an OCL employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email jobs@offchainlabs.com

At Offchain Labs, we are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team.

## About Offchain

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Offchain Labs is the research and development company behind Arbitrum, building the foundational infrastructure for scaling Ethereum and enabling the programmable economy.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B; $124M total funding raised)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (additional office in Princeton, NJ)
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Ed Felten (Co-Founder & Chief Scientist), Steven Goldfeder (Co-Founder & CEO), Harry Kalodner (Co-Founder & CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Blockchain infrastructure / Ethereum scaling (Layer 2 rollups, consensus clients, developer tools)
- **Target customers**: Developers, enterprises, and protocols building on Ethereum; B2B, B2D (developer-focused), and institutional partners
- **Mission or purpose**: Build the infrastructure behind real adoption of onchain technology, making Ethereum scalable, secure, and accessible for global finance and decentralized applications.

## Products & Services
- **Arbitrum One**: The flagship optimistic rollup that dramatically reduces transaction costs and latency while inheriting Ethereum’s security. (SaaS / protocol)
- **Arbitrum Orbit**: A modular framework allowing any team to launch its own custom, sovereign rollup chain. (Protocol / platform)
- **Stylus**: A multi-language smart contract environment (Rust, C++, and Solidity) for high-performance dApps on Arbitrum. (Developer tool / runtime)
- **Prysm**: The leading Ethereum consensus client (originally created by Prysmatic Labs, acquired in 2022) that powers Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network. (Infrastructure / software)
- **ZeroDev**: A modular smart wallet and account abstraction toolkit (acquired in 2025) enabling developers to build programmable, gasless user experiences. (Developer SDK / API)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$124M** (including a $100M Series B led by Lightspeed Venture Partners in August 2021). Estimated annual revenue per LinkedIn is **$3.2M** (likely conservative).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Polychain Capital, Ribbit Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Pantera Capital, Blockchain.com
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **44.4% YoY** (from ~100 to **150+ team members** across 20+ countries)
  - Processes **2.3M+ daily transactions** on Arbitrum
  - **1,000+ projects** launched on Arbitrum
  - Acquired Prysmatic Labs (2022) and ZeroDev (2025) to expand product suite
  - Active hiring: 19 open positions as of August 2026

## Competitive Advantages
- **Research-first pedigree**: Founders are Princeton-trained computer scientists (Ed Felten is a former White House Deputy CTO) with deep expertise in cryptography and distributed systems.
- **First-mover & ecosystem dominance**: Arbitrum is the most widely used Ethereum Layer 2, with the largest TVL and developer activity in the space.
- **Full-stack infrastructure**: Covers execution (Arbitrum), consensus (Prysm), and user abstraction (ZeroDev) – a rare integrated stack.
- **Security-first culture**: Emphasis on formal verification, audits, and enterprise-grade asset safety.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Ethereum globally**: Continuing to improve Arbitrum’s throughput and cost efficiency.
- **Developer empowerment**: Lowering barriers with multi-language support (Stylus) and modular rollup deployment (Orbit).
- **Enterprise & institutional adoption**: Building compliant, permissioned-ready infrastructure (Prysm for staking, ZeroDev for wallet services).
- **Ecosystem growth**: Incubating projects and partnering with financial institutions to bring real-world assets onchain.

## Why Work Here
- **100% remote culture** that is “intentional, not accidental.” Employees report deep focus, high-quality output, and schedule autonomy.
- **Elite technical environment**: Work alongside leading researchers, Ethereum core developers, and cryptography experts.
- **Meaningful impact**: Every team member contributes to infrastructure that powers billions in value and millions of daily transactions.
- **Culture of trust and growth**: Employees cite the ability to ship impactful code and grow with the company (from 10 to 150+ people) without losing the close-knit, human feel.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, equity, fully remote or hybrid options (NYC and Nashville hubs), and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

## Sources
1. [offchain.io/company](https://www.offchain.io/company)
2. [offchain.io/careers](https://www.offchain.io/careers)
3. [jobs.lever.co/offchainlabs](https://jobs.lever.co/offchainlabs)
4. [linkedin.com/company/offchain-labs-inc](https://linkedin.com/company/offchain-labs-inc)
5. [indexed.vc/companies/offchain](https://indexed.vc/companies/offchain)

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