Finance and Operations Manager, Akash Network

• 3–6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations
• Familiarity with crypto finance and operations (wallets, tokens, on-chain payments, etc.)
• Strong understanding of A/R, A/P, payroll, and treasury workflows
• Experience with tools like QuickBooks Online, Rippling, and Brex
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving environments
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and process-driven, with strong documentation skills
• Excellent asynchronous communication (we’re a distributed team)

Desirable

• We're hiring a Finance & Operations Manager who will own the financial and administrative backbone of our business including: A/R, A/P, payroll, treasury, and HR ops. You will grow into a Controller role over the next 12–18 months. You’ll report directly to the COO/CFO and work closely with our service providers and global team
• This is a role for someone who is comfortable being uncomfortable, thrives on ambiguity, enjoys building structure from scratch, and is eager to operate in a crypto-native, frontier environment
• Finance & Accounting Operations:
• Manage accounts payable, vendor onboarding, and fiat/crypto payments
• Coordinate accounts receivable and collections
• Run and support bi-weekly payroll for both U.S. and international contractors
• Oversee treasury workflows including: cash tracking, wires, and operational wallets
• Conduct financial monthly close and reporting
• Maintain and reconcile internal financial records (crypto + fiat)
• Work closely with the Decentralized Cloud Foundation for cross-organizational efforts
• Crypto-Native Finance:
• Track and document token activity, grants, and distributions
• Coordinate with internal teams on ecosystem incentives and rewards
• Understand and manage crypto-specific accounting and compliance risks
• Work with on-chain tools, wallet software, and crypto custody platforms
• People & HR Ops:
• Partner with our internal HR system (Rippling) for:
• Benefits onboarding and renewals
• Employment documentation and verification
• Compliance and contractor administration
• Employee and contractor off boarding
• Maintain internal HR documentation
• Process & Systems:
• Own and optimize workflows across QuickBooks, Rippling, Brex, Crypto Subledger, and other ad hoc systems
• Help implement automation and improvements across back office operations
• Create process documentation and SOPs for scale and audit readiness
• Within 12–18 months, you’ll:
• 1. Fully lead our internal monthly close, reporting, and audit prep
• 2. Formalize internal controls and compliance practices for scale
• 3. Fully own both fiat and crypto treasury operations
• 4. Grow into a Controller or Head of Finance Operations role
• You’ll thrive here if you:
• 1. Are comfortable being uncomfortable
• 2. Love creating structure and clarity where little to none exists
• 3. Want to grow into a Controller or Head of Finance role
• 4. Believe in the future of open infrastructure and decentralized systems