Corporate Controller Job at Polygon Labs

Corporate Controller

Polygon Labs

Location:
United States

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Accounting Director / Corporate Controller to lead our technical accounting, GAAP compliance, audit readiness, audit and financial reporting framework as we scale our digital asset operations. This role will serve as the organization’s primary authority on accounting standards and financial controls, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance across a rapidly evolving business.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as the company’s primary decision-maker on U.S. GAAP matters, owning the drafting and defense of technical accounting positions across digital asset valuation and impairment, M&A, revenue recognition (ASC 606) for protocol- and product-based revenue streams, and token-based compensation (ASC 718), including grant-date determination, valuation, vesting, and modifications
Develop and maintain accounting policies, technical memos, internal controls, and documentation for complex areas such as token lifecycle events (minting, vesting, burning, distributions, staking rewards)
Monitor evolving SEC, FASB, and global regulatory developments and ensure internal policies remain compliant and current
Lead the company’s annual financial statement audit, with a focus on digital asset substantiation, wallet verification, valuation methodologies, and control testing
Partner closely with external auditors, blockchain accounting specialists, and valuation experts, while personally owning and defending accounting conclusions, documentation, and audit support for complex accounting matters
Build and maintain a robust internal audit-readiness framework, ensuring all financial reporting processes are well-documented, supportable, and scalable
Prepare and manage PBC lists, walkthroughs, controls documentation, and technical support packages
Assess current accounting systems, subledgers, and reporting workflows
identify opportunities for modernization or optimization
Lead system upgrades, architectural redesigns, or the implementation of new books/subledgers (e.g., digital asset modules, treasury tooling)
Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and compliance processes to support reliability, scalability, and transparency
Partner with FinOps, Treasury, FP&A, and Legal to ensure integrated and well-controlled end-to-end financial processes
Strengthen control environments across all entities, supporting both operational workflows and audit requirements
Review and elevate the technical accuracy of monthly and quarterly financial reporting outputs, partnering with the Senior Accounting Manager who leads operational close activities
Support preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and token-related disclosures in line with U.S. GAAP
Provide accounting guidance to leadership, FP&A, and cross-functional partners to support strategic decision-making and new product initiatives

Requirements:

7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong technical accounting exposure (Big 4 + industry strongly preferred)
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with demonstrated ability to independently interpret U.S. GAAP, draft technical memos, and defend accounting positions during audit
CPA required
Accounting experience working with digital assets, blockchain-based transactions, or Web3 treasury operations—or supporting such clients in an advisory capacity
Strong understanding of digital asset valuation, impairment, fair value concepts, and cost-basis tracking
Hands-on experience managing external audits and coordinating with technical specialists
Deep knowledge on Netsuite and crypto subledger systems

Nice to have:

Experience with digital assets, blockchain-based accounting, fair value and impairment methodologies, and cost-basis tracking
Background supporting internal control development in high-growth or scaling organizations
Familiarity with multi-entity or international Web3 structures (foundations, subsidiaries, operating entities)
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that require alignment across Finance, Engineering, Product, Legal, and BizOps

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 12, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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