VP, Finance

talos-trading; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contributions

Unlimited Vacation

PTO bonus

Job summary

Talos seeks a Vice President of Finance to lead its global finance organization. Reporting to the COO, you will own the finance function outright as Talos scales into a mature, global enterprise.

This builder seat requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and deep expertise in FP&A, accounting, and governance. Based in New York City or willing to relocate, you will shape finance strategy in a fast-growing, founder-led environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance with 3+ years in global FP&A leadership.
• Experience in high-growth, founder-led technology companies.
• Strong enterprise SaaS fluency (ARR, NDR, cohort retention) and capital markets or trading technology knowledge.
• Superior FP&A and modeling skills, translating data into actionable guidance.
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, New York City.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and COO to turn operational performance and market dynamics into a long-range financial plan
• Upgrade executive and Board reporting, providing visibility into weekly, monthly, and quarterly drivers
• Own FP&A, including forecasting, budgeting, unit economics, and scenario modeling across SaaS, data services, and trading volumes
• Communicate strategy and growth metrics clearly to leadership, the Board, investors, and auditors
• Assess and modernize finance systems and core workflows using AI and automation
• Optimize working capital and revenue recognition across complex, multi-tiered enterprise contracts
• Oversee global accounting, tax, and statutory reporting under US GAAP and IFRS across multiple regions
• Manage auditor, tax advisor, and regulator relationships, and build scalable controls and governance
• Support capital allocation, fundraising, and M&A
• Lead and grow a finance team of six plus outsourced partners

Skills

Finance leadership

Global finance

FP&A

Financial modeling

SaaS finance

GAAP IFRS

Cross-border tax

Job description

Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle.

At Talos, you'll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe every member of our team brings invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth.

We are a tight-knit yet globally distributed team of highly experienced engineers and business leaders, with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus. You'll be part of a hybrid-friendly environment where your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in building something extraordinary.

Vice President of Finance

We are seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead Talos's global finance organization. This role is ideal for a proven VP or Head of Finance & Accounting who is ready to take the next step at an established, high-growth startup. Reporting to the COO, with a direct line into the CEO and Board, you will own the finance function outright as Talos scales into a mature, global enterprise.

This is a builder seat. Reporting, systems, controls, and operating cadence are yours to design. You'll be a hands-on player-coach who sets strategy and still builds the model, writes the board pack, and fixes the process. You'll thrive in a technical, founder-led environment where priorities move quickly and leaders build while executing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and COO to turn operational performance and market dynamics into a long-range financial plan
• Upgrade executive and Board reporting, giving clear visibility into weekly, monthly, and quarterly drivers
• Own FP&A, including forecasting, budgeting, unit economics, and scenario modeling across SaaS, data services, and trading volumes
• Communicate strategy and growth metrics clearly to leadership, the Board, investors, and auditors
• Assess and modernize finance systems and core workflows (AR, AP, billing, collections, cash management) using AI and automation
• Optimize working capital and revenue recognition across complex, multi-tiered enterprise contracts
• Oversee global accounting, tax, and statutory reporting under US GAAP and IFRS across US, UK, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and offshore entities
• Manage auditor, tax advisor, and regulator relationships, and build controls, transfer pricing, and governance that scale without slowing the business
• Support capital allocation, fundraising, and M&A
• Lead and grow a finance team of six plus outsourced partners, fostering a meritocratic, low-ego, results-driven culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance, including 3+ years leading a global finance and accounting function as VP, Head of Finance, or CFO
• Experience in high-growth, founder-led technology companies
• Strong enterprise SaaS fluency (ARR, NDR, cohort retention, pricing) and capital markets or trading technology knowledge
• Superior FP&A and modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business guidance
• Solid technical accounting grounding, including revenue recognition, multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation, and Big 4 audit management
• International experience across the US and Europe, ideally APAC, including cross-border tax and treasury
• Track record modernizing finance operations through systems, automation, or AI
• Hands-on, comfortable with ambiguity, and credible with founders, investors, and technical leaders
• Digital asset experience is a plus, not a requirement
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, New York City

Benefits

You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Some of our benefits include:

• Retirement plan contributions
• Unlimited Vacation + a PTO bonus: Employees that take 15 days of vacation, with 5 days being consecutive, receive a $2000 USD bonus.
• Yearly discretionar

Additional Resources

Spotlight Article: Talos Snapshot by DRW

Podcast: 2023 episode with co‑founders Anton & Ethan

Website: Explore Talos: Products, Investors, Team & More

Case Studies: Real world examples of client solutions

Awards: Talos Wins Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Award 2024

Culture: Award-winning, Forbes-listed, low-attrition team

Andreessen Horowitz re: Talos: "The company best suited to drive institutional adoption is one that understands traditional capital markets deeply and is forward-thinking enough to fully grasp the promise of crypto. Talos is that company."