Head Of Finance

Summary

Join the Celestia Foundation as their Head of Finance and lead the financial strategy and operations of the Foundation's corporate group. You will oversee investments, prepare financial reports, and manage relationships with key financial service providers. This role requires 5+ years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably in Web3, and expertise in IFRS and GAAP accounting standards. The position offers a flexible and remote work environment, competitive salary, stipends, and benefits such as 4 weeks of annual vacation, 401k and healthcare coverage (for US team members). The Celestia Foundation is a remote-first organization with a strong preference for candidates in the CET timezone, but open to candidates globally. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of blockchain technology and its financial applications.

Requirements

• 5+ years in senior financial leadership, preferably in Web3, foundations, or treasury entities
• Expertise in IFRS and GAAP accounting standards, with knowledge of crypto-specific accounting rules
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and its financial applications
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

• Execute on and scale a comprehensive financial strategy for the Foundation’s corporate group, ensuring alignment with its mission and objectives
• Oversee investments, asset management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, optimizing capital allocation and runway
• Oversee and scale robust internal controls to safeguard assets
• Lead the preparation and presentation of quarterly financial reports and statements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness
• Manage relationships with key financial service providers, including banks, custodians, and trading desks, to support the Foundation’s financial operations
• Oversee external financial advisors, including accountants, auditors, and tax advisors, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory standards
• Ensure adherence to financial and tax regulations across all relevant jurisdictions
• Track and oversee the receipt and disbursement of investments, payments, ecosystem grants, and team-member grants to maintain operational efficiency
• Navigate and manage on-chain financial activities, including multisignature transactions and blockchain-based financial operations
• Partner with the Celestia Foundation chairman and council to design and implement scalable financial processes, supporting the Foundation’s long-term growth and operational expansion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with foundation operations and financial services in Switzerland or Liechtenstein
• German proficiency
• Strong preference for CET time zone, but open to candidates globally
• While experience in the blockchain space is preferred – having general excitement about web3 and modular blockchain technology is a must!

Benefits

• Flexible and remote work environment with multiple onsites each year
• Competitive salary and meaningful long-term compensation package
• Stipends for home office, coworking space, professional and personal growth
• 4 weeks annual vacation
• Being part of a collaborative, supportive team with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
• 401k and healthcare coverage for US team members