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.