Abbey Lakin

About Abbey Lakin

Experienced accounting professional with a passion for the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology industry who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Experience

1. Vice President Finance

   Bloq

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Operational and Technical Accounting• Experience working in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, gaming/GameFi and NFTs• Full cycle accounting including accounts payable, expense reimbursements, accounts receivable, cash and digital asset reconciliation, general ledger entries, monthly close, and management reporting• Preparation of US GAAP financial statements, both consolidated and for standalone legal entities, and ownership of the completion of annual external audits• Develop and document accounting policies, implement new accounting standards, and monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry-specific authoritative guidance• Manage the tax compliance process with an external firm for all jurisdictions • Plan and execute projects that provide continuous improvement to the existing internal controls and processes to support the business as it scalesFinancial Operations and Treasury• Own the cash management process, including forecasting spend, analyzing variances, calculating burn rate and runway, and communicating with stakeholders• Participate in the direct custody of digital assets and cryptocurrency transactions• Manage relationships with banks, brokers, and other partners and prepare deliverables to support ongoing account management, KYC processes, etc.• Suggest process improvements and/or allocations/opportunities to enhance returns on treasury assets while prudently balancing riskStrategic Finance and Planning• Own the consolidated financial planning process, working closely with the executive team across the organization and its subsidiaries to make adjustments and communicate opportunities• Perform analyses and provide recommendations to drive value creation across the organization• Improve upon the existing processes to support the business as it scales

Education

• Ball State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Budgets
• Corporate Tax
• Tax Preparation
• Accounting
• Small Business
• Cpa
• Financial Reporting
• Bookkeeping
• Gaap
• Tax Returns
• General Ledger
• Financial Statements
• Financial Accounting
• Tax
• S Corporations
• Payroll Taxes
• Quickbooks
• Income Tax