Finance Manager (Contract, Parental Leave - 3 Months)

Paradigm; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the crypto sector is seeking a Finance Operations Manager to navigate and oversee their financial operations. This role requires extensive experience in financial management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in regulatory compliance. Team members are provided with competitive compensation and benefits, fostering a remote and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Supportive team environment

Diverse backgrounds

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in finance, especially in financial management and analysis.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP).
• Experience in fintech and crypto industry highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own the full business unit P&L and drive informed decision making.
• Provide detailed financial analysis for management decisions.
• Oversee treasury operations and implement financial controls.

Skills

Financial management

Financial analysis

Reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Financial software

Job description

The Optimism Foundation is looking for a Finance Operations Manager; the contract term is June 9th 2025 - September 1st 2025.

What are the role responsibilities?

• Own the full business unit P&L for each department, playing a pivotal role in driving informed decision making.

• Provide detailed financial analysis on the numbers to help guide management decision making.

• Play a key role in the operating budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.

• Support the Controller with high-level financial planning and analysis activities.

• Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity and cash-flow management.

• Monitor and report on the performance of investments, including valuation and impairment assessments.

• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.

• Ensure compliance with international financial regulations and standards, particularly IFRS and US GAAP.

• Review and filing of group tax returns and assist in building tax strategies.

• Assist in the review and filing of statutory accounts and other financial documents for each group entity.

• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities as needed.

• Management of OP grant process covering, data input, data integrity reviews, frequent reconciliations, management of gov locked OP grants and maturity tracking, preparing weekly grant payments for review and approval.

• Carry out in-depth financial due diligence and risk assessments of potential new partners.

• Assist in implementing and optimising financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department to enhance performance. Ensure our financial strategies are robust and compliant with evolving regulations in the crypto sector.

• Liaise with and provide business partner support for internal teams.

What skills do you bring?

• 6+ years of experience in finance with a strong background in financial management, analysis and reporting.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles under IFRS and US GAAP, with experience of applying them to a complex and dynamic business environment

• Proven track record of leading financial operations in a high-growth, dynamic organisation, preferably within the crypto or fintech industry.

• Proficiency in financial software and systems, with advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Proactive and innovative mindset, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to successful completion.

• Experience with crypto and digital assets is highly desirable.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.

What you'll like about us:

• We take care of our employees with competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more about our benefits, culture, and recruiting process here.

• We take pride in the accomplishments of our teammates and support each other in doing the best work of our careers.

• Our team is a diverse group of people from varied backgrounds. We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength.

• We’re fully remote, deeply engaged, highly skilled, and like to have fun.

• We think long-term. Our founders have been scaling Ethereum since 2015.