Director of Financial Operations

Requirements The position is suited to a hands-on finance leader who can build high-performing teams, optimize processes, and operate effectively in a complex, multi-entity digital assets environment 10+ years of progressive experience in financial operations or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role Deep expertise across financial operations functions in a multi-entity environment Experience in digital assets strongly preferred; SaaS, fintech, or financial services background highly desirable Strong understanding of internal controls and experience building scalable processes Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage Intacct), expense platforms (e.g. Brex), and payroll systems (e.g. Justworks, Oyster, Rippling) CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows and deadlines Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams What the job involves We are seeking a Director, Financial Operations to lead and scale Talos’ core transactional finance functions across multiple global entities This role owns the accuracy, timeliness, and control integrity of financial operations, spanning invoicing, cash application, collections, accounts payable, expenses, payroll, and financial close Own and manage the monthly close calendar across all entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion Oversee accruals, prepayments, deferrals, intercompany eliminations, and balance sheet reconciliations Implement robust reconciliation and review frameworks with clear ownership and documentation standards Partner with FP&A and Financial Reporting to deliver accurate, complete financials on schedule Drive automation and process improvements to reduce close cycle time Oversee preparation, review, and posting of recurring and non-recurring journal entries Ensure entries are properly supported, approved, and compliant with internal policies Identify and implement opportunities to automate recurring entries Maintain journal entry logs and support audit and controls requirements Own the end-to-end invoicing process across entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Enforce billing policies including correct entity attribution, currency, and tax treatment Partner with Revenue and Legal to ensure contract terms are accurately reflected in billing systems Oversee intercompany invoicing and ensure proper reconciliation and elimination Optimize invoice-to-cash cycle and billing workflows Own cash application processes, ensuring accurate and timely posting of receipts Lead collections efforts, managing AR aging and resolving outstanding balances Establish collections policies, escalation protocols, and DSO targets Partner with internal teams to resolve billing disputes and ensure accurate revenue recognition Manage the full AP cycle including invoice processing, approvals, and payments Ensure strong controls, segregation of duties, and timely vendor payments Maintain vendor master data integrity and compliance documentation Drive process improvements including automation and three-way matching enhancements Oversee employee expense and T&E programs, ensuring policy compliance across regions Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and appropriate coding Manage corporate card programs, including controls, reconciliation, and policy enforcement Analyze spend trends to inform budgeting and cost management Maintain and update T&E policies in collaboration with key stakeholders Oversee global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across jurisdictions Partner with People and Legal on regulatory and tax compliance requirements Maintain payroll controls, approvals, and audit trails Manage payroll vendors and support system enhancements or migrations Ensure payroll is accurately recorded and reconciled within the general ledger Build, lead, and develop a high-performing financial operations team Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement Partner with Finance leadership, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other functions to support business objectives Lead systems and process improvement initiatives across the finance stack Develop and maintain policies and procedures supporting a strong controls environment Act as the primary escalation point for financial operations and represent the function in audits and cross-functional initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr