Accounting Manager

About Canton Foundation
The Canton Foundation’s mission is to foster the development and growth of the Global Synchronizer in the Canton Network and facilitate its governance. The Foundation provides transparency and member engagement in decisions made by the operators (Super Validators) of the Global Synchronizer to ensure a reliable, fair, and trusted service for the Canton Network. Blockchain applications in the Canton Network can use the Global Synchronizer to enable atomic transactions across sovereign blockchains without sacrificing privacy or control.
About the Role
Canton Foundation is hiring an Accounting Manager to help manage the Foundation's day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including its relationship with the Foundation's outsourced accounting firm. You will own key financial workflows including accounts receivable, accounts payable, crypto & fiat payment tracking, and prepare a monthly reporting package. You will own finance infrastructure and support the Foundation's audit process.
You will operate as a hands-on contributor, balancing routine transactional work with process improvement, and will be a key point of contact for the Foundation's finance operations as the organization scales.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Foundation's primary point of contact for the Foundation's outsourced accounting firm, coordinating monthly deliverables, deadlines, and information requests
Review the accounting firm's monthly close, including crypto and fiat journal entries, account and bank reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, trial balance tie-outs and overall financial analysis
Support day-to-day finance operations, including maintaining accurate financial records, owning the monthly close process and compliance checklist
Manage and maintain Bitwave for crypto transaction tracking, wallet onboarding, and categorization rules, partnering with the accounting firm on month-to-month balance checks and reconciliation of digital asset activity
Execute and monitor cryptocurrency transactions across custody and exchange platforms, and support oversight of crypto and fiat treasury positions to help manage liquidity
Own the accounts receivable (AR) process end-to-end, including invoicing, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on collections
Support the Foundation's external annual audit process
Track payments and payment status across the organization, maintaining clear records of what has been paid, what is outstanding, and what is upcoming.
Manage the Foundation's accounts payable workflow in Bill.com, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment execution.
Administer the Foundation's corporate card program and policy compliance
Reconcile corporate card and expense activity on a monthly basis, flagging discrepancies and ensuring timely close-out
Help enforce accounting policies and internal control procedures aligned with GAAP
Manage the Foundation's payroll process
Partner with the CFO and the accounting firm on ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
About You
4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and an in-house accounting manager or senior accountant role
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's a plus); active CPA license strongly preferred
Direct experience managing the accounting function for a crypto or Web3 organization, including leading monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Hands-on experience executing and reconciling cryptocurrency transactions across multiple platforms, and managing crypto and fiat treasury positions
Experience developing and enforcing accounting policies and internal controls aligned with GAAP
Experience reviewing or overseeing monthly close and bookkeeping work
Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (or a comparable general ledger system), with the ability to review journal entries, reconciliations, and trial balances
Hands-on experience with Bitwave or similar crypto/digital asset accounting tools; comfort with blockchain-based transactions and wallet activity is a strong plus
Experience with Bill.com or comparable AP and expense management platforms
Experience supporting external audits and working directly with auditors
Highly organized and detail-oriented, comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in a remote, fast-paced environment
Clear, proactive communicator who can work cross-functionally with the CFO, outside accountants, auditors, and vendors
Bonus: prior audit experience at a Big 4 or national accounting firm
Bonus: experience working with a foundation, nonprofit, or multi-entity organizational structure
What Success Looks Like
The Foundation's books are accurate, current, and consistently reconciled, with monthly close and bookkeeping work reviewed and validated on a regular cadence
Bitwave and digital asset records are fully reconciled and audit-ready at all times
Accounts receivable is tracked closely, with outstanding balances collected in a timely manner
Payments are tracked accurately end-to-end, with clear visibility into what has been paid, what is outstanding, and what is upcoming
The monthly reporting package and budget-vs-actuals are accurate, delivered on time
Expenses coded correctly, cards reconciled monthly, and policy compliance maintained
The CFO has a reliable, detail-oriented partner they can depend on for the Foundation's day-to-day finance operations
How We’ll Support You*
Competitive compensation package
Flexible time off policy
Company-issued equipment
Learning and Development programs
*As Canton Foundation is a remote company hiring candidates around the world, perks and benefit packages may adjust based on location.
The Canton Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that values inclusion, professionalism, and mutual respect. Employment decisions are made based on job-related qualifications, including education, experience, skills, performance, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
The Canton Foundation prohibits discrimination or harassment in any aspect of employment. This includes discrimination based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Compliance with this policy is a shared responsibility of all employees.

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