Chief Financial Officer (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Company Description SafeBets.world is an innovative prediction platform that allows users to earn substantial rewards through accurate forecasting without any financial risk. Because the model operates outside traditional gambling regulations, SafeBets enjoys a unique compliance advantage that supports rapid global expansion. This positioning opens access to large markets that remain closed to conventional prediction platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi. The company aims to onboard 200 million users by 2030, building a vast community of forecasters. By harnessing AI-powered collective intelligence, SafeBets ultimately seeks to become the world’s largest brokerage across crypto, equities, commodities, and currencies.

Role Description The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading SafeBets.world’s financial strategy, fundraising, bank relations, operations, and risk management. The CFO will oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and capital allocation to support rapid global scaling. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing financial reporting and statements, ensuring compliance with applicable financial and regulatory standards, and maintaining robust internal controls. The CFO will partner with the executive team on fundraising, investor relations, and long-term strategic initiatives, providing data-driven insights on growth, profitability, and liquidity. This role will also guide finance team development, implement scalable financial systems, and support cross-functional decision-making in a fast-moving, international environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Finance and Financial Planning skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.
• Expertise in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting, including consolidation, audit coordination, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, build financial models, and support strategic decision-making.
• Proven experience as a senior finance leader (preferably CFO or VP Finance) in high-growth, tech or fintech-focused organizations.
• Background in international operations, regulatory environments, and risk management in digital or financial platforms.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an MBA, CPA, or CFA is highly beneficial.