Head of Finance Operations

Overview

The organization is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee global finance operations, partner with executive stakeholders on strategic decisions, and strengthen financial controls and regulatory readiness across digital-asset and traditional banking environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead global finance operations including accounting and reporting, month-end close, financial controls, regulatory reporting, and local audit.
• Manage and develop a team of 30+ professionals across 15 countries, ensuring the quality, timeliness, and defensibility of finance deliverables.
• Partner with regional C-suite leadership on strategy, including exchange listings, infrastructure investment, and M&A; provide financial analysis supporting decisions.
• Own capital planning and investor relations responsibilities.
• Evaluate and price decisions before implementation for new products, markets, and licenses, including unit economics, capital requirements, tax and regulatory cost, and downside cases.
• Strengthen internal controls and risk frameworks across crypto and fiat, supporting SOX readiness, audit, and global regulatory obligations for both digital-asset custody/movement and conventional banking flows.
• Maintain senior external relationships with regulators, banking partners, and payment providers.
• Standardize global finance operations, including global finance policies, a single reporting architecture, consistent close, and consolidation processes.
• Serve on global and local leadership committees, including boards and governance bodies where a licensed entity requires it.
• Stay current on regional financial regulations and cryptocurrency market developments.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Deep technical foundation in IFRS and US GAAP.
• CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent certification.
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in a cryptocurrency exchange, fintech, or financial services company.
• Strong understanding of cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and digital asset accounting.
• Expertise in financial regulations across global jurisdictions (e.g., NYDFS, MAS, VARA, MiCA, FCA).
• Proven experience with financial systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite) and automation tools.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing multi-currency operations and intercompany transactions.
• Ability to lead and develop teams in multiple jurisdictions and work across different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent.
• Experience working at a crypto exchange.
• Strong interest in blockchain technology and the crypto space.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $300,533 - $360,639
• Performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents.
• L&D programs and education subsidy for employee growth and development.
• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Various team building programs and company events.
• Additional benefits may be available depending on the position offered.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.