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Merkle Science is a blockchain transaction monitoring and intelligence platform serving web3 companies, digital asset service providers, financial institutions, law enforcement, and government agencies. The company detects, investigates, and prevents illicit cryptocurrency use, with a mission to make cryptocurrencies safe and provide infrastructure for compliant growth.
The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Singapore, Bangalore, and London. The leadership team brings combined experience from Bank of America, PayPal, Luno, Thomson Reuters, and Amazon. Merkle Science has raised over $27M from investors including SIG, Beco, Republic, DCG, Kenetic, and GGV.
As Director of Finance, you will lead the finance function for a rapidly growing fintech company in the blockchain space. You will be responsible for financial management, accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, and regulatory compliance. This is a leadership role managing a finance team and reporting to senior management.
Key responsibilities include overseeing financial planning and budgeting, managing accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, developing financial strategies to support business growth, and leading and mentoring the finance team.
The role offers the opportunity to shape financial infrastructure at a well-funded, high-growth company operating at the intersection of cryptocurrency and financial services compliance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
- Minimum 7 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience in technology or blockchain industry highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and financial regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strategic mindset
- Proficiency in financial software and tools (ERP systems, Excel, financial modeling)
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
- Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to convey complex financial information clearly
