Controller

About Alchemy

Alchemy is the Web3 infrastructure and developer platform that powers millions of users and the world’s most innovative blockchain applications. From enabling $1+ trillion in financial transactions worldwide to scaling L2s and enabling DeFi, Alchemy provides the infrastructure and tools developers need to build reliable, scalable, and accessible experiences.

Trusted by companies like JPMorgan, Stripe, Visa, Franklin Templeton, Nike, and backed by a16z, Coatue, Silver Lake, Lightspeed, and Stanford University, Alchemy is building the foundational layer for a decentralized and AI-enabled Web3 ecosystem. For more information, visit alchemy.com .

About the Role

As Controller at Alchemy, you'll be responsible for building and leading our end-to-end accounting function.

Leading a growing team, you’ll be responsible for our core accounting operations, strengthening the systems and controls that support the business, and transforming complex financial information into clear insights for company leadership, our Board of Directors, and investors. The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong business judgment. You’ll be equally comfortable setting the long-term direction of the function, partnering across the company, and rolling up your sleeves to solve challenging accounting and operational problems.

What You’ll Do

Set the strategy and long-term direction for Alchemy’s accounting function, systems, and team.

Assume full responsibility for routine financial operations, encompassing the general ledger, AP, AR, and reporting, while managing complex multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations for global operations, including our presence in Romania.

Own timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

Ensure financial statements and accounting practices comply with US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.

Architect and refine a scalable accounting infrastructure by managing and optimizing our core financial technology stack, including NetSuite, Orb, Zip, and Ramp.

Develop policies, procedures, and controls that promote financial accuracy, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strong risk management.

Oversee tax planning, compliance, and preparation in partnership with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Lead relationships with third-party accounting firms, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers.

Develop and present reporting that gives company leaders meaningful insight into financial and operational performance, and partner with Finance on Board and investor reporting.

Distill complex financial information into clear recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

Lead technical accounting and strategic initiatives, including revenue recognition, vendor analysis, customer analysis, and other special projects.

Collaborate closely with teams across Alchemy, including Finance, Operations, Sales, People, Engineering, and Product.

Lead, develop, and scale the capabilities of a high-performing accounting team, fostering ownership, rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Head of Accounting, Accounting Director, or similar senior accounting role.

Public accounting experience paired with meaningful in-house operating experience at a high-growth technology company.

Strong ownership of accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, consolidations, financial reporting, and close processes.