About the Optimism Collective and Optimism Unlimited
The Optimism Collective is redefining power to elevate humanity by building a more equitable internet. Our vision for this citizen-governed network: a composable, unified constellation of blockchains that can support internet-level activity; powered by the MIT-licensed open source OP Stack.
To date, the Optimism Collective is defined by its focus on scaling Ethereum and funding public goods. We’ve processed hundreds of millions of transactions and are responsible for the largest ongoing public goods funding program in existence.
Optimism Unlimited is a subsidiary of the Optimism Foundation that focuses on supporting the growth, adoption, and governance of the Optimism Collective.
What are the role responsibilities?
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, intercompany consolidations, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations, and crypto wallet reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies for each group company.
- Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing actionable P&L insights.
- Manage the payroll process, including processing employee salaries, benefits, tax withholdings, and crypto remuneration, as well as processing expense claims and corporate card spend management.
- Prepare numbers for corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations across the group.
- Coordinate and manage the year-end internal audit process, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of financial statements.
- Manage cryptocurrency transactions, including recording purchases, sales, grants, and transfers, and reconciling wallet balances.
- Assist in implementing internal financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.
- Stay informed about developments in the cryptocurrency industry, including regulatory changes and emerging accounting standards related to digital assets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions related to token commitments and movements.
- Work to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
- Provide additional support with token treasury logistics.
- Provide the Controller with other support as required.
What skills do you bring?
- Fully qualified chartered accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / CPA)
- 5+ Years experience in a top 5 accounting firm
- Strong technical accounting ability
- Strong understanding of accounting principles under IFRS and US GAAP, with experience of applying them to a complex and dynamic business environment
- Experience working with crypto transactions and digital assets is highly desirable
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems, with advanced excel / google sheets skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders across the collective.
- Proactive and creative mindset with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion
What you'll like about us:
- We take pride in the accomplishments of our teammates and support each other in doing the best work of our careers.
- Our team is a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds and interests. We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength.
- We have a transparent, feedback-driven and fun-centric culture.
- We are a team of builders—our founding team has been working on Ethereum scalability since 2015.
We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. We believe that our work is stronger with a variety of perspectives, and we’re eager to further diversify our company. If you have a background that you feel would make an impact at Optimism, please consider applying. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career.
