About WalletConnect Foundation

The WalletConnect Foundation is paving the way for the future of the decentralized web by bridging apps and wallets on-chain. With 254M+ Connections, 37M+ Unique Active Wallets, 4.7M+ Unique Monthly Wallets, 57k Apps Connected & 600+ Wallets, the WalletConnect Network is growing rapidly, having expanded by over 100% in the past year alone. WalletConnect Foundation is committed to creating a decentralized and permissionless Network that thrives on cross-chain interoperability, ecosystem growth and community participation.

The Role:

Duration: Full-time; Location: Remote (from UTC-5 to UTC+3), Preferred: Europe

We are looking for a proactive, forward-thinking and hands-on Head of Finance with a proven background in strategizing and executing web3 financials on a global scale to join our team at the WalletConnect Foundation.

You will be responsible for designing and managing the financial, legal and operational functions of the foundation’s corporate group in alignment with its mission and objectives. You will manage/oversee investments, prepare financial reports, and manage relationships with key financial service providers.

About the Team:

You will partner with the Founder of WalletConnect, Pedro, our Executive Director and other directors of the foundation The WalletConnect 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.

Day to Day:

• Develop and execute a financial strategy & reporting for the foundation’s corporate group and related legal entities in alignment with the group’s overall mission and objectives.
• Manage investments, asset management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes including structured products.
• Develop and manage internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of quarterly financial reports and statements.
• Establish and maintain accounts with key financial service providers like banks, custodians, and trading desks.
• Manage/prioritize outsourced accounting service providers + relations with external financial advisors like accountants, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting standards in relevant jurisdictions.
• Track and ensure the receipt or delivery of all investments, payments, ecosystem grants and team-member grants.
• Understand and manage financial aspects unique to on-chain activities, including multisignature transactions.
• Designing and executing a plan to scale the foundation’s operations.
• Implement first ERP; design flow and create integrations between all foundation technologies and financial connections
• Tools:, Excel/Sheets, Slack, Telegram, Google Suite

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior financial managerial position.
• Experience professionally executing financials + budgeted for a decentralized product, DAO, exchange, wallet, token, etc. company or project
• Ideally practiced within more strictly regulated regions: North America, Europe, Asia
• Treasury Management experience in options, trading, etc.
• Tokenomics/Token management
• Strategizing and managing Grants Programs (giving/receiving)
• Strong familiarity with IFRS accounting standards and specific accounting rules for cryptocurrencies.
• Familiarity with GAAP accounting standards.
• Experience collaborating with external global accounting firms
• Experience managing legal for companies in the web3 space
• Proficient understanding of blockchain technology and its financial applications.
• Experience working with other web3 foundations

Nice to Haves:

• Membership in various blockchain/web3 communities.
• Familiar with Cayman Island practices

• Fully remote position with a budget for setting up your ideal home office or work environment.

• Regular team offsites to exciting destinations around the world.
• Generous PTO and parental leave.
• A competitive compensation package, including salary and tokens.
• The opportunity to grow alongside one of the most recognized brands in Web3 and have fun while doing it!

WalletConnect Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Celebrating diversity is important, and the ecosystem is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.