Finance Manager

About the role

This position involves overseeing all aspects of financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and managing cash flow for YZi Labs and its portfolio companies. A key part of the role is preparing comprehensive financial reports and dashboards for internal teams and investment committees. The work requires a deep understanding of financial analysis to evaluate potential investments, with a focus on tokenomics, DeFi protocols, and blockchain startups.

The Finance Manager will ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations, and specific Web3 financial reporting requirements. This includes supporting treasury operations, which involves managing crypto assets, digital wallets, and on-chain transactions. Collaboration with portfolio companies is essential to establish robust financial controls and reporting structures, contributing to operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

Success in this role means effectively managing multi-currency treasury operations, encompassing both fiat and crypto assets. The manager will also contribute to investor relations and fundraising efforts by preparing financial materials and performance reports. This requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to various stakeholders.

The listed salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $240,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• financial planning: This role involves leading the financial planning processes for the company and its portfolio.
• budgeting: The manager will be responsible for creating and overseeing budgets.
• forecasting: This position requires generating financial forecasts to guide future decisions.
• tokenomics modeling: The role includes conducting financial analysis for investments, specifically involving tokenomics.
• DeFi protocols: Understanding and analyzing DeFi protocols is crucial for evaluating potential investments.
• crypto assets management: The manager will support treasury operations, including the management of crypto assets.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with a background in venture capital, crypto, or the technology sector.
• Someone who possesses advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• An individual experienced in managing multi-currency treasury operations, including both fiat and crypto.
• A professional who can clearly explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.

From the employer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow for YZi Labs and selected portfolio companies.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and investment committees.
• Conduct financial analysis for potential investments, including tokenomics modeling, DeFi protocols, and blockchain startups.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and Web3-specific financial reporting requirements.
• Support treasury operations, including management of crypto assets, wallets, and on-chain transactions.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies to implement strong financial controls and reporting frameworks.
• Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.
• Support investor relations and fundraising activities by preparing financial materials and performance reports.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in finance, preferably within venture capital, the crypto industry, or the technology sector.
• Strong understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, tokenomics, DeFi, and Web3 business models.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience managing multi-currency treasury operations (fiat + crypto).
• Familiarity with accounting tools, ERP systems, and crypto accounting platforms (e.g., CoinLedger, Ledgible).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.