Own day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly close, reconcile bank accounts, stablecoin wallets and exchanges, record journal entries, maintain subledgers, implement and manage crypto-specific accounting tools, reconcile on-chain activity to the general ledger, support tax/audit prep, and oversee vendor/payroll/corporate spend operations.
About Plume
Plume is a public, EVM‑compatible blockchain built for Real World Assets (RWAs). We go beyond tokenization — enabling assets to be used like crypto: stake, swap, lend, borrow, loop, and more.
By integrating institutional‑grade assets with DeFi tools, Plume makes private credit, ETFs, commodities, and other traditionally inaccessible assets permissionless, composable, and usable at a click. Our mission: bridge traditional finance and crypto through adoption without sacrificing transparency or user experience.
- 180+ RWA companies building dapps and tokenizing assets on Plume’s testnet, ranging from collectibles and real estate to equities and private credit
- 50+ technology partners working with Plume and offering special services to our ecosystem partners
- Experienced team of 20+ crypto, finance, and tech professionals from:
- Crypto: Coinbase, dYdX, LayerZero, Binance, Galaxy Digital, Kraken
- Finance/Tech: JP Morgan, Robinhood, Google, Coupa, Affirm
- Backed by great investors and operators including:
- YZi Labs, Brevan Howard, Haun Ventures, Galaxy Digital, Lightspeed, Faction, Superscrypt, SV Angel, and more
We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Manager who has crypto specific experience to own day-to-day bookkeeping, manage our monthly close process, implement crypto-specific accounting tools, and handle a range of financial operations. This is a hands-on role with cross-functional exposure and the potential to scale into a Controller-level position.
Overall Responsibilities
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Lead and execute the full monthly close process.
- Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online.
- Reconcile bank accounts, stablecoin wallets, and crypto exchange balances.
- Record journal entries for operating activity, payroll, accruals, and prepaids.
- Maintain subledgers: accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense classifications.
- Must have Crypto-Specific Accounting
- Implement and manage crypto accounting tools (e.g., Gilded, Cryptio, Integral).
- Track token transfers, staking income, LP positions, and cost basis.
- Maintain reconciliation between on-chain activity and general ledger.
- Support preparation for tax filings and financial audits related to digital assets.
- Finance Operations
- Oversee vendor invoicing, payment scheduling, and expense reimbursements.
- Manage tools such as Gusto (payroll), Ramp/Brex (corporate spend), and Notion (financial tracking).
- Support cash flow monitoring and internal reporting cadence.
- Collaborate with external tax, audit, and legal partners to ensure compliance.
Qualifications
- 4–8 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or operations.
- Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Crypto Subledgers, and Excel/Google Sheets.
- Experience with crypto accounting, digital assets, or blockchain-related finance preferred.
- Understanding of GAAP and accounting principles (CPA a plus, not required).
- Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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