Head of Finance, Parity
Blockchain infrastructure for the decentralised web
Be an early applicant
Blockchain infrastructure for the decentralised web
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To enable businesses and organisations to capitalise on blockchain technology and benefit from the new opportunities it presents.
Role
Who you are
- Highly motivated to contribute to Parity's mission and be part of something bigger
- Excited to work on projects that are groundbreaking and complex
- Autonomous workers that self-initiate, but also collaborate well with others
- Taking maximum accountability and having minimum ego at work
- Comfortable with chaos and adapting to the ever-changing Web3 space
- Continuously educating themselves about Parity and the wider ecosystem
- This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and a strong understanding of digital assets to drive financial excellence in a growing organization
- 10+ years of experience in financial accounting or similar, preferably in the cryptocurrency or technology sector
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ACA preferred
- Demonstrated leadership ability, including managing and mentoring a finance team
- Experience in managing audits and preparing multi-currency financial statements
- Proficiency in budgeting, financial planning, tax, and regulatory compliance
- Advanced proficiency in excel skills and experience with financial operating systems such as NetSuite, Xero, or similar
- Knowledgeable of cryptocurrency accounting and financial operations
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to excel in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What the job involves
- Join our energetic and collaborative finance team of five, primarily based in the UK, and become part of the backbone of Parity’s financial operations
- We play a pivotal role in managing the group’s finances across five global entities, overseeing the budget process, conducting cross-team financial analysis, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Additionally, we maintain compliance with international and local regulations and provide insightful analysis to guide key decisions
- The team also handles the unique complexities of crypto asset management, ensuring proper controls and reporting in this fast-paced and evolving environment
- We’re actively involved in nearly every business decision, assessing financial impact and driving initiatives that shape Parity’s success
- We are seeking a Head of Finance to join our finance team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance
- This role is critical in overseeing financial operations across our Parity UK group company and its subsidiaries in Germany, Portugal, and Switzerland
- You will ensure the finance function runs efficiently across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives
- Be a strategic partner to the Director of Finance, taking ownership of day-to-day financial operations, allowing the DoF to focus on broader organizational strategy
- Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements across all group subsidiaries
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes, continuously improving financial efficiency and controls
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to align with the company’s objectives
- Provide financial insights and variance analysis to support business decision-making
- Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards across multiple jurisdictions
- Maintain accurate crypto asset accounting, including wallet reconciliations, valuations and token reporting
- Oversee statutory reporting, VAT filings, and payroll obligations for accurate and regulatory compliance
- Lead the group audit process, coordinate with external auditors for timely completion
- Manage and mentor a finance team consisting of five across the UK and Germany, ensuring deadlines are met and OKR targets achieved
- Maintain strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners to sustain financial integrity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive key company initiatives
- Identify and implement opportunities for improved financial performance and working capital optimization
- Stay informed on regulatory changes in the digital asset space, ensuring best practices and compliance
Our take
Parity is a blockchain developer that builds infrastructure for the next generation of the internet. The open-source nature of Parity helps charities, businesses, and fintech institutions make the most of Web 3.0.
Founded in 2015 by department-heading employees of Ethereum, Parity has already partnered with the likes of Watr to track ethical commodities to help African economies. Its partnership with Aventus will help enterprises make more of the technology they champion. Both partnerships are examples of how scalable, flexible and powerful Parity’s infrastructure could be for the future of the internet.
With a focus on decentralisation, Parity has attracted investors such as the Digital Currency Group and the Ethereum Foundation, showing how integral they are to next-gen web development. Whilst it has yet to seek funding beyond its seed funding and several grants, its partnerships with larger companies, as well as the success of its subsidiaries (such as Polkadot) will definitely help propel Parity into the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
27% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jan 2019
$5m
GRANT
Apr 2016
$0.8m
SEED
Total funding: $5.8m
Company benefits
- Free German language courses
- Personal development budget
- Free drinks and snacks
- Company and team events
- A KICKASS team with the ambition to change the world with open-source software
Company HQ
Westminster, London, UK
Leadership
Gavin Wood
(Shareholder)Co-founder of Polkadot. Founder and President at Web3 Foundation, previously Co-Founder at Grid Singularity, Co-Founder and CTO at Ethereum Foundation, and Director of Technology at OxLegal.
Bjorn Wagner
(CEO)Initially served as CCO at the company before transitioning into their current role as CEO.
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