Kirill Gabelev
@kirillgabelev
Accounting leader building scalable finance operations for startups and crypto.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an accounting leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling finance functions across startups, crypto/Web3, public companies, and outsourced accounting engagements. I own month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and US GAAP financial reporting.
I design and implement finance infrastructure from scratch—ERP/GL, AP/spend, billing, payroll, and crypto subledger stacks—while applying AI and automation to reduce manual work and accelerate close cycles. I am CPA-eligible with a Master of Accountancy.
My hands-on expertise includes ASC 606 revenue recognition, deferred revenue waterfalls, Stripe/PayPal clearing reconciliations, audit/PBC and SOX support, and digital-asset accounting (Cryptio, Bitwave, wallet reconciliations). I have led teams and mentored international accounting resources.
I deliver CFO-ready financial packages, reporting optimization, process documentation, and repeatable workflows that improve timeliness, accuracy, and audit readiness for high-growth and complex environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Client Services Implementation Controller
Propeller Industries
May 2025 - Feb 2026 (9 months)
Owned onboarding and month-end close for a multi-client portfolio, building GAAP-aligned accounting infrastructure and revenue workpapers that reduced manual reconciliation effort by ~40% and delivered CFO-ready financial packages.
Senior Accountant
Bakkt
Feb 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Performed full-cycle month-end close in a public-company environment, supported ASC 606 revenue operations (~$20M monthly billings), and reconciled digital-asset custodial activity to support audit/PBC and SOX routines.
Led monthly close and financial reporting for a portfolio of 15 venture-backed startups, standardizing close checklists and reconciliation templates to improve timeliness, accuracy, and audit readiness.
Senior Accountant / AP Team Lead
Change Healthcare
May 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 9 months)
Led a team handling 1,000+ invoices/month and 500+ vendors in a SOX-compliant environment, executed AP accruals and balance sheet reconciliations, and improved AP and close processes across stakeholders.
Accounts Payable Manager
Project Verte, Inc.
Mar 2018 - Feb 2019 (11 months)
Owned full AP lifecycle and 1099 compliance, implemented Bill.com and SOPs to streamline AP operations, improving processing efficiency and close readiness.
Senior Accountant
Quatrro FPO Solutions
Dec 2016 - Feb 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Delivered month-end close, reconciliations, and monthly reporting for a 12-client portfolio, onboarding clients and directing accounting staff to produce actionable financial packages.
Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor
Cobb Marietta Coliseum Exhibit Hall Authority
Mar 2004 - Nov 2016 (12 years 8 months)
Managed accounting across government-affiliated and non-profit entities, prepared financial statements and audit support for 1,200+ annual events generating ~$34M revenue, and developed internal controls and SOPs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mercer University, Stetson-Hatcher School of Business
Master of Accountancy, Accounting
Completed a Master of Accountancy program and attained CPA-eligible qualifications.
Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Hospitality Administration/Management
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Administration and Management.
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