Finance Director

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The F&A team comprises multiple functions from Financials Control & Business Performance Management, Procurement, Digital Transformation, Tax, Treasury and Operations. Together, the team optimizes our global finance initiatives and enjoys being detailed-oriented while multitasking across various exciting project scopes

We are searching for a Finance Director to join our team. As a Finance Director, you'll work with the Head of Finance (Americas) to develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy to support business growth goals, and regulatory requirements, ensuring all accounting activities comply with financial regulations. This is a Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL.

The F&A team comprises multiple functions from Financials Control & Business Performance Management, Procurement, Digital Transformation, Tax, Treasury and Operations. Together, the team optimizes our global finance initiatives and enjoys being detailed-oriented while multitasking across various exciting project scopes

We are searching for a Finance Director to join our team. As a Finance Director, you'll work with the Head of Finance (Americas) to develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy to support business growth goals, and regulatory requirements, ensuring all accounting activities comply with financial regulations. This is a Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting process through all aspects of the month-end close

• Lead the relationship with external auditors and the financial audit process

• Implement key operational processes across the company, ensuring full alignment & accountability across the organization

• Identify and implement areas for improvement of processes and efficiencies

• Prepare and maintain operating budgets, accounting and reconciliation mechanisms and manage and oversee the cash flow of the company ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controls

• Support management of banking and treasury relationships

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and debt to optimize financial performance

• Develop and improve money movement and FX processes and procedures

• Prepare and file financial statements and tax returns, as applicable

• Prepare and file regulatory reporting as required

• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and periodic reporting of financial results to Head of Finance, Americas and the Americas Management team

• Conduct profit and cost analyses, identifying funding requirements and cost reduction strategies

• Liaise and collaborate with international contacts at affiliated entities

• Lead, mentor and continue development of a high-performing finance team

• Manage performance, provide feedback, and support the career development of team members
Requirements

• Proven work experience (10+ years) as a Financial Controller or similar role in the financial services industry

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with quality academic performance coupled with relevant certifications (e.g. CFA/CPA)

• Hands-on experience in building and running procedures and controls in a fast-paced environment.

• Leadership experience in a growth-stage company is a strong plus.

• Hands-on experience with forecasting models / cash flow management / budgeting / risk management and explaining the numbers to stakeholders, such as management, regulators, international payment network, partner banks

• Hands-on experience in regulatory reporting and dealing with financial auditors in regulated financial institutions

• Experience in a fintech company and/or regulated institutions such as a money transmitter or digital asset exchange operator is a strong plus.

• Deep understanding of the fintech industry and products. Knowledge and experience within blockchain and crypto assets operations is an advantage.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a proven history of working effectively with people at all levels both inside and outside the Company

• Proven analytical, organizational, decision-making and project management skills.

• Comfortable to work in ambiguity and ability to execute under pressure…