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Blackbird.xyzBlackbird.xyzNew York, NY

Director of Finance - New York, NY

Leads financial strategy, planning, analysis, and operations for a high-growth fintech startup, including crypto treasury and fundraising support. Partners with executives on decision-making and builds scalable processes; requires 8+ years experience in tech/fintech.

190k – 230k/yr
On-site8+ YOEFinance & Accounting

About the role

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with leadership team on strategic planning, fundraising, and key business decisions
  • Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
  • Develop and monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to drive business performance
  • Support M&A activities and strategic partnerships as we scale
  • Prepare financial materials for board meetings and investor relations

Financial Operations

  • Own financial reporting, accounting oversight, and month-end/quarter-end close processes
  • Establish scalable financial systems, controls, and processes for rapid growth
  • Manage relationships with external accounting firms, auditors, and financial service providers
  • Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and capital allocation decisions
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements

Business Partnership

  • Collaborate with all departments to provide financial insights that drive growth
  • Lead pricing strategy analysis and unit economics optimization
  • Support go-to-market initiatives with financial modeling and analysis
  • Drive operational efficiency through data-driven financial insights
  • Build financial frameworks to evaluate new products, markets, and opportunities

Crypto & Web3 Financial Operations

  • Support treasury operations for both fiat and crypto assets, including wallets, custody, and transfers
  • Track token-related transactions and related accounting implications
  • Work with external providers to ensure accurate reporting and compliance for crypto activities

Requirements

  • 8-12 years finance experience, including 3-5 years in senior roles
  • Experience at high-growth tech, fintech, payments, or marketplace companies preferred
  • Track record supporting fundraising and investor relations
  • Strong financial modeling, analysis, and strategic thinking
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting complex financial data
  • Experience with financial systems and process optimization
  • Ability to manage cross-functional partnerships and external partners (accountants, auditors, legal)
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Nice to Haves

  • MBA from top-tier program preferred
  • CPA or CFA certification a plus

Compensation

  • Target annual salary: $190,000-$230,000 USD
  • Full time offers may also include stock options, benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k)), and perks

Skills

Financial ModelingFinancial Planning And AnalysisFP&ABudgetingForecastingExcelFinancial SystemsAccountingCrypto TreasuryToken AccountingWeb3FundraisingInvestor RelationsUnit EconomicsKPIsCompliance
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