# Director of Finance - New York, NY
**Company:** [Blackbird.xyz](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/blackbird-xyz)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Salary:** $190K-$230K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Financial Modeling, Financial Planning And Analysis, FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting, Excel, Financial Systems, Accounting, Crypto Treasury, Token Accounting, Web3, Fundraising, Investor Relations, Unit Economics, KPIs, Compliance
**Posted:** 2025-10-07
> 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.
## Job Description
## 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
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