Finance Associate

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 have built and launched the first dApp, Stargate, a fully composable native asset bridge that will allow users to swap one asset to another securely and without additional fees.

We are funded by the best investors in the world including:

a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Lab

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Finance Associate at LayerZero Labs, you’ll be instrumental in managing and optimizing our financial processes. We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive finance professional with experience in tech or high-growth startup environments. You’ll support critical functions across financial planning, reporting, analysis, and compliance. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting or finance background who thrives in a dynamic environment and can drive impact from day one.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. 
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in developing, monitoring, and updating budgets, forecasts, and financial projections to support strategic planning.
• Cash Flow Management: Support cash flow analysis and planning to ensure efficient capital allocation.
• Accounting & Reconciliation: Oversee day-to-day accounting tasks, including ledger reconciliations, expense tracking, and accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Compliance: Ensure all financial practices align with local and industry regulatory standards, specifically within the crypto and blockchain sectors.
• Data Analysis: Perform financial analysis and generate insights to inform decision-making across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including HR, Operations, and Product, to align financial goals with company objectives.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a finance role, ideally within tech or a high-growth startup
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Netsuite, QuickBooks, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong familiarity with financial modeling
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Familiarity with crypto and blockchain book keeping and accounting a plus
• CPA preferred.

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.