Finance Director

Job summary
Permanent contract
Paris
Fully-remote
Salary: €80K to 140K
Experience: > 7 years
Skills & expertise
Presentation skills
Regulatory compliance

Dfns
Dfns

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Job description

Join a stellar team of leaders and experts in blockchain technology, cryptography, infrastructure, and security to build the backbone of blockchain wallet infrastructure for the next financial era. We’re hiring a Finance Director to lead and oversee all financial operations at Dfns. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll own everything from accounting and financial planning to fundraising, corporate development, and M&A. You’ll be responsible for designing and running financial processes that support growth, ensuring compliance (e.g., SOC 1), and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership, investors, and external partners. This role is both strategic and hands-on: you’ll manage day-to-day accounting and reporting while also driving fundraising rounds, analyzing investments, and shaping long-term financial strategy. You’ll work cross-functionally with leadership, legal, and operations to ensure financial health and resilience as Dfns scales.


Preferred experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and audits.

  • Own financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.

  • Partner with the CEO on fundraising, investor relations, and board reporting.

  • Manage corporate development and M&A opportunities from evaluation to execution.

  • Oversee investment strategies, cash management, and capital allocation.

  • Ensure compliance with SOC 1 and other regulatory/financial standards.

  • Collaborate with legal and operations on contracts, compliance, and risk management.

  • Build scalable financial systems and processes to support international growth.

  • Serve as a strategic advisor on pricing, partnerships, and corporate structuring.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally in fintech or financial services.

  • Strong track record in accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting.

  • Proven experience with fundraising, investor relations, and M&A transactions.

  • Familiar with SOC 1 and other compliance frameworks relevant to financial institutions.

  • Solid understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and capital structuring.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to model complex financial scenarios.

  • Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to boards and investors.

  • Hands-on operator: comfortable managing daily accounting while driving strategy.

  • CPA, CFA, or equivalent certification is a plus.


Recruitment process

Process

  • Intro call with Co-CEO (30 min)

  • Personality and cognitive tests (45 min)

  • Focus interview with full panel (120 min)

    • Accounting & auditing

    • Fundraising & cap tables

    • Financial forecasting

    • Culture fit check

  • Final interview with CEO (30 min)

  • Reference calls and background checks

Terms

  • Title: Finance Director

  • Salary: €80,000–140,000 per year (full-time)

  • Equity: 50–150 stock options vested over 4 years

  • Benefits: Healthcare, pension plan, and travel expenses

  • Location: European Union (remote-first, office optional)

  • Equipment: MacBook Pro + essentials

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