Head of Finance

Summary

The job is for a Head of Finance in OP Labs, a fast-growing startup focused on Ethereum's growth. The role involves leading finance operations, budgeting, financial modeling, long-term planning, accurate reporting, risk analysis, strategic planning, team development, and collaborating with xFN leadership.

Requirements

• Proven success as a finance lead in a high-growth, venture-backed technology startup
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Finance & Accounting Leadership: Establish and scale finance and accounting operations suitable for a fast-growing startup
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision
• 4% 401K match