Controller

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 Controller to lead and scale our global accounting function. This role owns the integrity of our financials end-to-end — from close and reporting to controls, audit, and compliance. You’ll work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure our financial operations are world-class, scalable, and audit-ready as the organization grows. This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across the business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Own the Core Accounting Engine

Lead and continuously improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all entities.

Own the general ledger, consolidation, and financial reporting under US GAAP.

Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness of all financials.

Day-to-Day Accounting & Systems

Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and core accounting workflows across systems like NetSuite, Ramp, and payroll providers.

Drive automation and system improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.

Ensure subledgers and supporting schedules are clean and fully reconciled.

Crypto-Native Accounting & Complexity

Oversee accounting for token activity, including transfers, incentives, and intercompany flows.

Ensure alignment between on-chain activity and financial reporting.

Develop scalable policies for digital asset accounting in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

Own relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and external partners.

Lead annual audits, reviews, and compliance processes across jurisdictions.

Ensure accounting policies align with US GAAP and evolving regulatory requirements.

Build for Scale

Design and implement scalable accounting processes, controls, and policies.

Identify risks, gaps, and inefficiencies — and proactively solve them.

Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

10–15+ years of experience in accounting, with a mix of public accounting and in-house leadership experience; CPA required

Strong expertise in US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

Experience leading accounting in a multi-entity, high-growth environment

Deep experience with NetSuite and scaling close processes

Proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Strong judgment and ability to navigate complex transactions

Clear communicator who can explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders

Experience at a high-growth tech, fintech, or crypto-native company

Exposure to digital asset accounting, token models, or on-chain activity

Experience leading audits and building accounting processes from scratch

Familiarity with global tax and compliance considerations

Equal Opportunity Employer

LayerZero Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. LayerZero Labs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications: 10-15+ years of experience in accounting, public accounting, in-house leadership experience, CPA required, US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, multi-entity, high-growth environment, NetSuite, scaling close processes, build and manage high-performing teams, fast-paced, ambiguous environments, strong judgment, communication skills, high-growth tech, fintech, or crypto-native company, digital asset accounting, token models, on-chain activity, leading audits, global tax, compliance considerations