FINANCE DIRECTOR

STATION F; Paris; À distance; EUR 80 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A fintech company in Paris is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial operations, oversee accounting, and manage investor relations. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in finance leadership, particularly in fintech or financial services, and show a track record of fundraising. Competitive salary between €80,000 and €140,000, with remote-first options and benefits including healthcare and pension plan.

Prestations

Healthcare

Pension plan

Travel expenses

Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally in fintech or financial services.
• Strong track record in accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting.
• Familiar with compliance frameworks relevant to financial institutions.

Responsabilités

• Lead all financial operations, including accounting and audits.
• Own financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Partner with the CEO on fundraising and investor relations.

Connaissances

Finance leadership experience

Accounting

Financial planning and analysis

Fundraising

Investor relations

M&A transactions

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Corporate governance

Formation

CPA, CFA, or equivalent certification

Description du poste

Overview

Dfns is the leading Wallets-as-a-Service (WaaS) platform, helping fintechs, institutions, and enterprises simplify digital asset management and securely onboard users onchain. Its API-first wallet platform unifies transaction management, workflow governance, key deployment, and third-party integrations into one secure operating system for blockchains. Built on advanced security and cryptography, Dfns is trusted by over 200 financial institutions and applications—including ABN AMRO, Broadridge, Fidelity, Zodia Custody, Banca Sella, Stripe, Moonpay, Circle, IBM, Deblock, and Gemini—and secures over $3 billion in monthly transactions. Founded in 2020, Dfns has raised $30 million from global investors such as White Star Capital, Motive Partners, Bpifrance, Coinbase, Wintermute, and Susquehanna. Originally incubated by Techstars and Station F in Paris, Dfns now operates globally with teams across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Role

Job Description

Join a stellar team of leaders and experts in blockchain technology, cryptography, infrastructure, and security to build the backbone of blockchain wallet infrastructure for the next financial era. We’re hiring a Finance Director to lead and oversee all financial operations at Dfns. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll own everything from accounting and financial planning to fundraising, corporate development, and M&A. You’ll be responsible for designing and running financial processes that support growth, ensuring compliance (e.g., SOC 1), and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership, investors, and external partners. This role is both strategic and hands-on: you’ll manage day-to-day accounting and reporting while also driving fundraising rounds, analyzing investments, and shaping long-term financial strategy. You’ll work cross-functionally with leadership, legal, and operations to ensure financial health and resilience as Dfns scales.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and audits.
• Own financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Partner with the CEO on fundraising, investor relations, and board reporting.
• Manage corporate development and M&A opportunities from evaluation to execution.
• Oversee investment strategies, cash management, and capital allocation.
• Ensure compliance with SOC 1 and other regulatory/financial standards.
• Collaborate with legal and operations on contracts, compliance, and risk management.
• Build scalable financial systems and processes to support international growth.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on pricing, partnerships, and corporate structuring.

Requirements

• 8+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally in fintech or financial services.
• Strong track record in accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience with fundraising, investor relations, and M&A transactions.
• Familiar with SOC 1 and other compliance frameworks relevant to financial institutions.
• Solid understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and capital structuring.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to model complex financial scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to boards and investors.
• Hands-on operator: comfortable managing daily accounting while driving strategy.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent certification is a plus.

Recruitment Process

• Intro call with Co-CEO (30 min)
• Personality and cognitive tests (45 min)
• Focus interview with full panel (120 min)
• Accounting & auditing
• Fundraising & cap tables
• Financial forecasting
• Culture fit check
• Final interview with CEO (30 min)
• Reference calls and background checks

Terms

• Title: Finance Director
• Salary: €80,000–140,000 per year (full-time)
• Equity: 50–150 stock options vested over 4 years
• Benefits: Healthcare, pension plan, and travel expenses
• Location: European Union (remote-first, office optional)
• Equipment: MacBook Pro + essentials

Additional Information

• Contract Type: Full-Time
• Location: Paris
• Experience: > 7 years
• Possible full remote
• Salary: between 80,000€ and 140,000€ / year