Finance Lead

About the job Finance Lead


About the Company

We believe that access to a sound currency and a functioning financial system should be basic human rights. Our mission is to help create an open, uncensorable financial system that is secure enough for billions of people to trust with their life savings.

We are the leader in blockchain security auditing, running more public audits than any other provider. The biggest crypto teams in the world choose us for their security needs. We are backed by leading Web3 and Silicon Valley VC firms.

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance Lead to own our finance, accounting, tax, payroll, and treasury operations, and to help shape the financial decisions that guide the business. This role blends strategic finance work - such as forecasting and pricing - with the hands-on execution needed to keep a fast-moving company running smoothly across both traditional finance and digital assets. It is a very hands-on role where you will wear multiple hats.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis

- Track current cash balances across on-chain and off-chain accounts

- Build and maintain financial models and projections, including profit forecasts

- Analyse key business metrics and how they change over time to inform decision making

- Contribute to pricing strategy and implementation for new and existing products

Accounting and Financial Reporting

- Work with bookkeepers to provide the information needed for monthly financial statements

- Manage the monthly close with our external accounting provider, review statements, and reconcile against internal records

- Investigate discrepancies between internal and external statements

- Support the ongoing transition from cash to accrual accounting

Tax and Compliance

- Coordinate state and federal tax filings with external accountants

- Manage payments to tax agencies, including estimated payments throughout the year

- Support tax matters across multiple jurisdictions, including international entities

- Oversee ongoing tax compliance and ensure financial records behind filings are accurate

Treasury and Payments

- Execute payments through payroll platforms and other transfer channels

- Manage general money movement, including intercompany transfers between on-chain and off-chain accounts

- Track on-chain transactions across categories such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, controllership, and fund management

HR and Payroll

- Manage hiring logistics, including setting up contracts in HR and payroll platforms (e.g., Deel, Rippling)

- Run payroll across multiple platforms and payment methods, including fiat and on-chain stablecoins

- Manage payroll tax compliance across a variety of state tax authorities

Operations

- Onboard new team members by provisioning access to internal tools and workspaces

- Manage offboarding, including removing access when team members depart

- Manage ownership vesting schedules for employees and investors

- Monitor entity mail and handle other operational tasks as needed

Requirements

- Trustworthy and discreet - handling sensitive financial and operational information

- Strong understanding of finance and accounting (university coursework or prior job experience)

- Meaningful understanding of crypto/blockchain

- Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage concurrent workstreams

- Ability to wear many hats in a fast-moving environment

Nice to Have

- Experience at a startup, ideally in the crypto or Web3 industry

- Professional background in finance and/or accounting

- Familiarity with US and international multi-entity corporate structures

- Experience interfacing with tax, accounting, and/or bookkeeping professionals

What's on Offer

- Competitive base salary (payable in fiat or crypto)

- Meaningful equity/token upside in a high-growth Web3 company

- Fully remote with flexible hours across timezones

- Travel to premier crypto conferences and offsites

- Comprehensive benefits including top-tier health and dental coverage

- Direct access to the CEO/founder with root-level influence on pricing strategy and company direction