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.

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.

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