Director of Finance Transformation, FalconX

$230-311k

Salary range applies to NYC and SF only, may vary in other locations. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity

SQL

Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

Digital asset trading platform

Job no longer available

Digital asset trading platform

201-500 employees

FintechB2BCryptocurrencyEnterpriseInvestingTradingBlockchain

Job no longer available

$230-311k

Salary range applies to NYC and SF only, may vary in other locations. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity

SQL

Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

201-500 employees

FintechB2BCryptocurrencyEnterpriseInvestingTradingBlockchain

Company mission

To build the connective tissue for open, permission-less, and truly global digital assets to be adopted by mainstream institutions at scale.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, process-driven environment and is able to adapt and adjust plans on-the-fly
This position requires interaction with a wide variety of internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization
10+ years experience in fintech or financial services in a management of financial transformation strategy or finance process improvements
Thorough understanding of finance operations and experience working with technology tools and systems
Understanding of finance and accounting principles, how transactions affect financial statements, and financial consolidations
Experience working with databases and writing SQL queries
Project management experience managing large complex cross-functional programs; project management certification is a plus
Familiarity with company financial reporting and audits, SOX frameworks for process, risk and controls
Intellectual curiosity, honesty, and humility. Desire to learn new skills and also share expertise
Solution oriented, highly-motivated and proactive self-starter with first-principles thinking
Macro-to-micro versatility: strategic mindset coupled with obsessive attention to detail
Well-rounded interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with diverse personalities
Outstanding organizational and communication skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities
Experience and knowledge of cryptocurrency is preferred. Interest and enthusiasm for cryptocurrency is a requirement

What the job involves

The Finance team at FalconX is a group of specialists charged with the responsibility of custodian and protector of the firm's value
We manage the firm’s liquidity, capital and risk and provide the overall financial controls and reporting functions for executive decision support
The Finance Transformation team supports the mission and objectives of the Finance organization by focusing on developing innovative and a more agile finance organization for greater flexibility, resilience and operational effectiveness
Is responsible for developing transformation strategies addressing holistic end to end processes that deliver next generation processes, systems and analytics solutions supporting finance operations
The finance transformation team collaborates across the firm's organizations - corporate development, business operations group, product, engineering, HR, business systems and all internal finance functions ( accounting, tax, treasury and FP&A) to ensure holistic vision and program development to execute on cross functional impact transformational initiatives and new product/process integrations
The Finance Transformation team is looking for an experienced candidate who has proven leadership in all areas of transformational projects
Is a thought leader in finance operational processes and systems delivering performance improvements
Develop comprehensive understanding of the finance operations and develop operational process maturity gaps & solution strategies
Facilitate cross-functional collaborations to develop comprehensive solution development and project initiatives
Be a thought leader for finance operational processes and systems strategies
Own transformation program roadmap and see them through to implementation and operational hardening
Evangelize and influence operational teams to manage change for success of process adoptions
Facilitate communication across the program projects and proactively alert management of risks and opportunities
Lead the team in developing business requirements, process maps and future state processes and controls
Define data driven frameworks & processes to measure and manage implementations and business value
Develop effective approaches for crafting solutions and managing change in novel domains

Our take

FalconX is driving the decentralized financial future with its digital asset trading platform, catering specifically to institutional users. Offering a suite of tools, from trade execution to market making and credit management, FalconX simplifies crypto strategy management through a unified interface.

Renowned institutions like Accel and Tiger Global have adopted FlaconX, recognizing it as a leader in the space. Notably, the company earned the prestigious FinTech Breakthrough's 2023 DeFi Innovation Award for its FalconX 60 platform, a testament to its pioneering role in digital investment and risk management.

As institutional demand for crypto assets surges in the Asia-Pacific region, FalconX is expanding its footprint into Hong Kong. The company's decision to offer over-the-counter brokerage and crypto derivatives services aligns with the region's growing interest in virtual assert innovation and regulatory advancements. With a commitment to innovation and a proactive approach to expansion, FalonX is well-positioned to further solidify its position as a leading player in the digital asset trading space.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

7% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.2)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Jun 2022

$150m

SERIES D

Aug 2021

$210m

SERIES C

Total funding: $427m

Company HQ

East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Leadership

Raghu Yarlagadda

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Co-founder and CTO at Sarada Educational Institutions. Former Advisory Board Member at JoyUp, and Product Lead at eightfold.ai.

Prabhakar Reddy

(Co-Founder)

Previously an Investor with Accel Partners, Partner at Singularity Ventures, and CEO at Dramatize. Also co-founded and was CEO of nFusion.

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