Finance Operations Manager

Summary

The job is for a Finance Operations Manager at Circle, a financial technology company that specializes in the emerging internet of money. The role involves leading finance transformation projects, optimizing core finance processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, 7+ years of relevant work experience, excellent communication skills, proven leadership skills, a detail-oriented mindset, self-motivation, and experience working in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in finance operations, transformation, or a related area
• Strong understanding of finance operations, including core finance processes, internal controls, and financial systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proven leadership and change management skills, with the ability to guide teams through transformation initiatives
• A detail-oriented, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a drive to add value and improve processes continuously
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to change
• Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the project management & operationalization of finance transformation initiatives, including ERP system implementation and process automation
• Collaborating closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A teams to enhance core finance process enablement
• Leading change management efforts, including documentation and training for new finance systems and processes to ensure smooth transitions
• Partnering with cross-functional teams, including Product, to ensure finance operational readiness for new deals and international expansions
• Assisting in scaling finance processes and system architecture to align with the company’s global growth and product strategy
• Assisting in the development and continued improvement of a project management methodology and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations initiatives, ensuring consistent tracking, reporting, and communication across projects

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $130,000-170,000
• Annual Bonus Target: 15%
• Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))
• Circle has a discretionary vacation policy
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S