Head of Finance

About Celestia 

Celestia is the first modular blockchain network. By decoupling consensus from execution, Celestia enables anyone to easily deploy their own blockchain, without the overhead of bootstrapping a new consensus network. Blockchains on Celestia are free from constraints, making them scalable, sovereign, and secure.

About the Team

The Celestia Foundation is remote first and highly distributed, with English as our primary language for communication. We are looking for self-starters that are excited about working in a fast paced startup environment. We do not require team members to live in specific timezones, but much of the team lives and works in the European timezones. As such, team members are expected to be available as needed for team meetings and company events that are scheduled. Generally these are scheduled between 1pm-6pm CET.

About You

The Celestia Foundation is looking for a Head of Finance. You will be responsible for managing and scaling the financial strategy and operations of the Foundation’s corporate group in alignment with its mission and objectives. You will oversee investments, prepare financial reports, and manage relationships with key financial service providers.

Perks

• Flexible and remote work environment with multiple onsites each year
• Competitive salary and meaningful long-term compensation package
• Stipends for home office, coworking space, professional and personal growth
• 4 weeks annual vacation
• Being part of a collaborative, supportive team with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
• 401k and healthcare coverage for US team members

Responsibilities

• Execute on and scale a comprehensive financial strategy for the Foundation’s corporate group, ensuring alignment with its mission and objectives.
• Oversee investments, asset management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, optimizing capital allocation and runway.
• Oversee and scale robust internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of quarterly financial reports and statements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness.
• Manage relationships with key financial service providers, including banks, custodians, and trading desks, to support the Foundation’s financial operations.
• Oversee external financial advisors, including accountants, auditors, and tax advisors, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to financial and tax regulations across all relevant jurisdictions. 
• Track and oversee the receipt and disbursement of investments, payments, ecosystem grants, and team-member grants to maintain operational efficiency.
• Navigate and manage on-chain financial activities, including multisignature transactions and blockchain-based financial operations.
• Partner with the Celestia Foundation chairman and council to design and implement scalable financial processes, supporting the Foundation’s long-term growth and operational expansion.

Who You Are

• 5+ years in senior financial leadership, preferably in Web3, foundations, or treasury entities.
• Expertise in IFRS and GAAP accounting standards, with knowledge of crypto-specific accounting rules.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and its financial applications.
• Experience with foundation operations and financial services in Switzerland or Liechtenstein are strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); German proficiency is a plus.
• Strong preference for CET time zone, but open to candidates globally. 

While experience in the blockchain space is preferred – having general excitement about web3 and modular blockchain technology is a must!