Head of Finance

We are seeking a hands-on and strategic finance leader to join us during this pivotal phase of our organization’s growth. Reporting directly to the COO, the Head of Finance will play a critical role in shaping and guiding our financial strategy. This position requires someone who is both a strategic thinker and an effective leader, capable of building and leading a high-caliber finance team that can scale alongside our rapidly growing business.

What are the role responsibilities?

• Finance & Accounting Leadership: Establish and scale finance and accounting operations suitable for a fast-growing startup, with potential to expand into broader responsibilities.
• Budgeting & Financial Modeling: Develop in-house budgeting and financial models; establish performance metrics and financial goals to track progress.
• Long-Term Financial Planning: Create and manage long-range financial plans and models to optimize resource allocation across the organization.
• Accurate Financial Reporting: Ensure precise presentation of company metrics to the board of directors, investors, and executive team.
• Risk Analysis & Business Opportunities: Analyze business risks and opportunities, providing data-driven recommendations that impact financial outcomes.
• Strategic Planning: Oversee the annual budgeting and strategic planning processes; monitor progress and make adjustments to keep leadership informed of financial status.
• Decentralized Development: Collaborate with XFN leadership to create a funding model to support external developers contributing to the Optimism ecosystem.
• Financial Reporting & Operations: Manage financial reporting, company-wide operational metrics, board reports, cash management, audits, and tax matters.
• Team Development: Hire, lead, mentor, and retain top-tier finance and accounting teams.

What skills do you bring?

• Proven success as a finance lead in a high-growth, venture-backed technology startup, with a demonstrated ability to scale businesses.
• Strong familiarity with, or deep interest in, blockchain and cryptocurrency.
• Expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), coupled with an analytical and intellectually curious mindset.
• Proven track record in accurate planning, budgeting, modeling, and forecasting; must have a clear understanding of the company’s financial standing relative to internal and external targets.
• Ability to drive growth initiatives and adapt to a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong business acumen and a broad financial perspective, enabling you to serve as a strategic advisor to the management team.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing systems, tools, and processes that enhance business clarity and efficiency through a metrics-driven approach.
• Action-oriented with an entrepreneurial spirit and a bias towards action.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively and manage relationships at all organizational levels.
• Comfortable guiding the strategic direction for internal and external stakeholders in a growing organization.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the financial strategy of a pioneering company at the forefront of Ethereum’s growth. If you’re a strategic leader with a passion for blockchain technology and a drive to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.