Financial Operations Analyst

Nascent; Montreal; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst to enhance its tech-forward financial environment. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your accounting expertise and analytical skills to support financial integrity through precise bookkeeping and compliance. You will thrive in a dynamic setting, collaborating closely with the Controller, while also optimizing internal accounting software. This remote position offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to a rapidly evolving financial landscape, making it ideal for those passionate about finance and technology. Join a team that values exploration and accountability, and help shape the future of finance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Generous paid parental leave

Home Office stipend

Retirement plan matching

Open vacation policy

Flexible work hours

Team activities and retreats

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of financial operations experience required.
• Solid foundation in accounting and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance.
• Conduct reviews and reconciliations of financial records.
• Optimize in-house accounting software and processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Bookkeeping

Compliance

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

AI Tools Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA Certification (Nice to Have)

Tools

Custom Accounting Software

Analytics Platforms

Job description

Financial Operations Analyst – Reporting to the Controller

The Opportunity

As a Financial Operations Analyst at Nascent, your accounting experience and analytical mindset will be pivotal in supporting a dynamic, tech-forward, AI-first financial environment. In this critical contributor role, your core focus will be doing the heavy lifting on financial analysis for our internal custom accounting system to ensure accuracy and compliance. You’ll work closely with our Controller to maintain precise bookkeeping, optimize month-end close processes, and other day-to-day financial tasks that contribute to Nascent’s overall financial integrity.

You will thrive in this role if you are a high-agency human who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get in the weeds, enjoy operating at the intersection of finance and technology, and are deeply passionate about maximizing financial potential through analysis and optimization. If you're a builder at heart with a keen interest in crypto and AI, this role could be the perfect fit for you. This is a remote role with opportunities for in-person collaboration, working within +/-3hrs of Eastern Standard Time.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Statement Preparation Support
  • Gather and analyze financial data to aid in the accurate preparation of financial statements.
  • Ensure that supporting documentation is complete and adheres to regulatory and internal standards.
• Financial Data Reviews and Reconciliations
  • Conduct detailed reviews and reconciliations of financial records to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, contributing to reliable financial reporting and data integrity.
• In-House Accounting Software Optimization
  • Support the Controller in the development and enhancement of our custom accounting software.
  • Provide insights and feedback to optimize software performance and streamline accounting processes.
• Financial Close and Compliance Support
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities by preparing documentation, verifying financial records, and ensuring overall accuracy.
  • Support the coordination of sales tax filings and state compliance efforts, meeting deadlines and maintaining adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Contribute to timely and precise financial reporting while reducing compliance risks and enhancing audit readiness.
• Manage vendor payment processing
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, record transactions in financial systems, and maintain detailed records to support audit trails and financial reporting.
• Ongoing Accounting and Bookkeeping Management
  • Perform day-to-day accounting tasks with precision, ensuring meticulous maintenance of bookkeeping records.
  • Uphold compliance with established financial policies and contribute to overall operational efficiency.

About You

• You are a high-agency human who owns outcomes and sets clear expectations & delivers on them.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and can thrive in a scrappy, fast-moving environment where you wear multiple hats.
• You're an action-oriented problem-solver who shifts seamlessly from quick fixes to scalable solutions that address core issues.
• You love working with AI tools and leveraging technology to streamline processes.
• You are keen to roll up your sleeves and not afraid to get into the weeds in a high-agency role.

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience in financial operations or related roles.
• Solid accounting foundation with experience handling month-end close, compliance, and bookkeeping.
• Strong digital proficiency, especially with advanced AI tools and analytics platforms.
• Proven ability to work in ambiguous, evolving environments—adaptability is key.

Nice to Have

• Formal accounting training such as from the CPA program, or at a Big-4 accounting firm.
• Prior experience or familiarity with crypto accounting.
• Experience with bespoke financial software development.
• Experience working in small teams or a start-up environment.

About Nascent…

Founded in 2020, Nascent exists to build, expand, and capture opportunity, in open markets and permissionless technologies. Building from a base of permanent capital, we deploy assets across a range of both liquid and long-term strategies that ensure we are among the most active users of the open financial system we are helping to build. We've made venture investments in 100+ early-stage teams that we believe have the potential to create substantive change, expand boundaries, and find new horizons. We are consistently on the hunt for the most competitive and curious minds exploring the edges of the crypto ecosystem and leverage our hyper flexible structure to accelerate ideas into fully deployed strategies.

Our Team & Culture

At Nascent, we are an interdisciplinary team of investors, builders & creators, capable of achieving more together than we can as individuals. We offer the opportunity to contribute to building the future global economic system with a world-class team and culture that pairs the freedom to explore, experiment & play with a competitive drive to win. We invest in our people by providing the autonomy to build, coupled with accountability & honest feedback to help learn, grow, perform & win. We’re a fully distributed team that understands the value of in-person time—we host two team retreats per year and encourage team members to come together for more frequent in-person work.

Principles that drive our team & work

• Compete to win
• Own your shit
• Explore, experiment, play
• Always be building
• Seek and speak truth

What We Offer

At Nascent, we offer a competitive total compensation package heavily weighted toward bonus, ensuring that when we perform at our best and the firm wins we all win.

• The opportunity to learn, experiment and build in an entrepreneurial environment
• Remote and distributed working environment
• Comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life
• Generous paid parental leave & supported return to work
• Home Office, co-working space and wellness stipend
• Retirement plan matching contributions
• Open vacation policy as well as flexible work hours and location
• Access to our internal performance coaching, technical experts and support for continuing your skill development and growth
• Team activities and bi-annual in-person team retreats

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and differences of perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status, inclusive of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.