We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Finance Manager to join our team at Optimism. As a crucial member of our finance department, you will play a leading role in managing financial operations, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial excellence in the emerging web3 space, we would love to speak with you.
What are the role responsibilities?
* Own the full business unit P&L for each department, playing a pivotal role in driving informed decision making.
* Provide detailed financial analysis on the numbers to help guide management decision making.
* Play a key role in the operating budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
* Support the Controller with high-level financial planning and analysis activities
* Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity and cash-flow management.
* Monitor and report on the performance of investments, including valuation and impairment assessments.
* Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.
* Ensure compliance with international financial regulations and standards, particularly IFRS and US GAAP.
* Review and filing of group tax returns and assist in building tax strategies.
* Assist in the review and filing of statutory accounts and other financial documents for each group entity.
* Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities as needed.
* Management of OP grant process covering, data input, data integrity reviews, frequent reconciliations, management of gov locked OP grants and maturity tracking, preparing weekly grant payments for review and approval.
* Carry out in-depth financial due diligence and risk assessments of potential new partners.
* Assist in implementing and optimising financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department to enhance performance. Ensure our financial strategies are robust and compliant with evolving regulations in the crypto sector.
* Liaise with and provide business partner support for internal teams.
* Provide the Controller with other support as required.
What skills do you bring?
* Fully qualified chartered accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / CPA).
* 7+ years of experience in finance at a top 5 accounting firm, with a strong background in financial management, analysis and reporting.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles under IFRS and US GAAP, with experience of applying them to a complex and dynamic business environment
* Proven track record of leading financial operations in a high-growth, dynamic organisation, preferably within the crypto or fintech industry.
* Proficiency in financial software and systems, with advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
* Proactive and innovative mindset, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to successful completion.
* Experience with crypto and digital assets is highly desirable.
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
What you'll like about us:
* We take care of our employees with competitive compensation and benefits.
* We take pride in the accomplishments of our teammates and support each other in doing the best work of our careers.
* Our team is a diverse group of people from varied backgrounds. We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength.
* We’re fully remote, deeply engaged, highly skilled, and like to have fun.
* We think long-term. Our founders have been scaling Ethereum since 2015.
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