Senior Accounting Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong offer value due to a combination of competitive salary and responsibilities in shaping financial processes within a growing firm.
- Competitive salary: $130,000–$210,000/year
- Influential role in developing accounting standards
- Dynamic and changing financial landscape
- Requires strong financial expertise and CPA certification
Pros
- Salary range of $130,000–$210,000/year
- Opportunity to establish accounting processes in a high-growth environment
- Involvement in significant financial and compliance work
Cons
- Intense workload and expectations, especially during financial audits
- Previous audit experience is highly valued but not mandatory
- Potential for continual changes in processes
Who it's for
Mid-to-Senior • Onsite in Palo Alto, CA
Good fit
- Senior accountants with CPA credentials
- Individuals interested in high-growth environments
- Candidates eager to improve financial processes
Not recommended for
- Entry-level accountants without experience
- Those preferring structured and stable environments
- Individuals lacking a solid accounting foundation
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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 some of the original creators and maintainers that researched, designed, and built the Diem blockchain to serve this purpose, we have dedicated several years toward this mission. We believe the open-source Diem technology we have developed is an important foundation of a safe and scalable web3 world where everyone has more equitable opportunities to grow and access financial assets with lower fees and fewer intermediaries.
Aptos (Ohlone for "The People") encompasses our mission and ethos for why we build.
About The Role
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.
Our Benefits
- 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
- Equipment of your choice
- Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
- Competitive Salary
- Protocol Token Grants
- 401k matching (US Employees)
- Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events
Aptos is committed to diversity in the workplace, and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
We are committed to providing a safe and secure hiring process for all applicants. Unfortunately, there are individuals who may attempt to impersonate Aptos or our employees for fraudulent purposes.
To protect yourself, please be aware of the following:
- We will never ask you for payment of any kind during the application or onboarding process, including fees for background checks, training, or equipment.
- We will always communicate with you using our official company email domain.
- We will never request your personal financial information, such as your social security number or bank account details, during the initial application stages or via email or a video/voice call when onboarding.
