Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller LayerZero The Future is Omnichain. Founded in 2021, LayerZero’s vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains. We are funded by the best investors in the world including: a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more. ABOUT THE ROLE LayerZero is redefining how value moves across chains at internet scale. Our Finance team plays a critical role in enabling this mission by building financial infrastructure that is accurate, scalable, and trusted by leadership, partners, and regulators. We’re looking for a Assistant Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close process across our global entity structure. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who thrives on precision, structure, and operational excellence in fast-moving environments. You’ll work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure our books are clean, processes are scalable, and financial reporting is reliable as the organization grows. This is a force-multiplier role with visibility across the business and the opportunity to grow into broader responsibilities over time. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own the Core Accounting Engine Execute and continuously improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness. Maintain the general ledger in NetSuite, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany activity. Reconcile bank accounts, corporate cards, payroll, and other balance sheet accounts. Day-to-Day Accounting & Systems Own accounts payable and receivable workflows, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment runs using tools like Ramp. Partner with payroll providers (e.g., ADP) to ensure accurate payroll, benefits, bonus, and equity-related accounting. Maintain clean subledgers and supporting schedules that tie directly to the GL. Crypto-Native Accounting & Complexity Account for token activity, including transfers, incentives, and related expense recognition, ensuring alignment between on-chain activity and the general ledger. Support crypto-specific accounting workflows and reconciliations as the business evolves. Partner with external specialists as needed on digital asset accounting considerations.