Finance Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking a Finance Manager to manage the firm’s financial operations, ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance, and support financial planning. This role is detail-oriented and requires strong financial fundamentals with an interest in financial analysis.

You will report to the Head of Finance and collaborate with team members across departments to support the organization’s financial health.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end close, and account reconciliations to maintain accurate and up-to-date books.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact with the fund administrator: review monthly NAV packs, reconcile against internal records, and resolve breaks in a timely manner.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and variances, and recommend improvements.
• Support automation of reporting processes and enhancements to financial systems.

Cash Management and Treasury Operations

• Continuously evaluate and optimize cash flow and liquidity strategies by seeking more efficient, cost-effective treasury solutions that drive cost savings and improve profitability.
• Participate in cash management processes, including forecasting and monitoring cash balances.

Investor Relations Support

• Prepare financial materials for investor communications and reporting in English and Chinese, and respond to investor queries in both languages.
• Manage onboarding processes for new investors, coordinating with the fund administrator on KYC/AML, subscriptions, and redemptions.
• Maintain a comprehensive, well-organized investor database.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, facilitating timely reporting.
• Maintain internal controls to mitigate financial risks and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate in the annual audit process with external auditors and prepare required documentation.
• Provide documentation and support for onboarding processes of exchanges and brokerages to ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of progressive experience as a Finance Manager; experience within buy-side firms or crypto financial services considered a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• CPA or CA designation is required.
• Solid bookkeeping foundation, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with Xero or QuickBooks is a plus.
• Experience working with fund administrators, including NAV review and investor capital activity.
• Audit experience and/or a track record of managing external audits is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to solve problems effectively.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin), written and spoken, to communicate with investors and prepare investor materials.
• Proficient in financial modeling and analysis, with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software.
• Proficiency in Python or equivalent programming competency is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with buy-side firms or crypto financial services.
• CPA or CA designation.
• Hands-on experience with Xero or QuickBooks.
• Audit experience and/or a track record managing external audits.
• Proficiency in Python or equivalent programming competency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified.

Location

• Not specified.

Interview Process

• CV screening
• HR interview
• Hiring manager interview
• Technical interview with multiple stakeholder teams
• Co-founder interview