Financial Controller

TOKEN2049; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High ownership in projects

Exposure to executive leadership

Opportunity to engage in global events

Job summary

TOKEN2049 in Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned finance professional to manage financial reporting, treasury operations, and digital asset oversight. The role demands 8–10 years of experience, ideally in a startup within Web3 or fintech, with a CPA qualification from a Big 4 firm. You will ensure financial governance and liquidity stability, overseeing key areas such as treasury management and sponsorship revenue. This is an opportunity to build finance infrastructure in a rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of accounting/finance experience, including 2–3 years in-house/startup experience.
• Must be a qualified CPA with a Big 4 background.
• Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close and management reporting.
• Monitor daily cash positions across multiple accounts.
• Oversee custody accounts for digital assets.

Skills

Accounting experience

Treasury management

Financial reporting

Digital assets oversight

Communication in English

Multi-currency operations

Education

CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

About The Role

You will own financial reporting, treasury management (fiat & crypto), sponsorship revenue oversight, and finance systems integrity. This role sits at the core of the business, ensuring liquidity stability, audit readiness, and strong financial governance in a fast‑moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Audit

• Own monthly close and management reporting (P& L, BS, cashflow)
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure ledger integrity
• Drive variance analysis against budget
• Manage external audits and tax filings
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with accounting policies

Treasury & Liquidity (Critical Function)

• Monitor daily cash positions across multiple bank accounts
• Manage short‑term liquidity forecasting (payroll, vendors, event spend)
• Oversee payment approvals with strong internal controls
• Execute FX conversions and manage banking relationships
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements

Digital Assets & Crypto Oversight

• Oversee custody accounts (e.g. Coinbase, Anchorage)
• Reconcile on‑chain transactions with accounting records
• Coordinate fiat‑to‑crypto and crypto‑to‑fiat movements
• Ensure secure and compliant digital asset workflows

Sponsorship Revenue Control

• Oversee contract‑to‑invoice accuracy
• Monitor collections and aging schedules
• Reconcile fiat and crypto settlements
• Track high‑value receivables to support treasury forecasting

Systems Ownership

• Maintain integrity across Xero (GL), crypto sub‑ledgers, and revenue systems
• Improve reconciliation automation and documentation
• Strengthen process controls and reduce key‑person risk

What We're Looking For

• 8–10+ years of accounting/finance experience, including 2–3 years in‑house/startup commercial experience in Web3 or fintech
• Big 4 background – qualified CPA holder
• Proficiency in English is a MUST; fluency in Cantonese will be a PLUS
• Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills
• Experience managing treasury and multi‑currency operations
• Comfortable working with digital assets or crypto environments
• Experience in startups, events, or high‑growth environments preferred
• Highly structured, detail‑oriented, and hands‑on

Why Join TOKEN2049

• Operate at the forefront of Web3 and digital assets
• Work on global events with significant financial scale
• High ownership and executive exposure
• Opportunity to professionalize and build finance infrastructure

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Hong Kong