The RoleThe Monad Foundation is looking for a
Strategic Finance Associate to play a critical role in overseeing the financial health and operational efficiency of the Monad Foundation. You'll report to our Director of Finance and work cross-functionally to help manage day-to-day financial operations, support strategic projects, and build the systems we need as we scale. If you are someone who has the following attributes, then this role is for you:
- Strong work ethic
- Hunger to understand financial aspects of a startup
- Superstar spreadsheet skills
- Comfort with financial statements and basic accounting principles
- Solid interest in web3
- Propensity for taking the initiative and getting things done proactively
This role will be based in the New York office (hybrid).
What You Will Do- Analyze financial results and track performance vs. budget to provide insights and recommendations to management
- Independently maintain operating model, continually incorporating strategic plans for the organization
- Perform ad hoc analyses of different financial trends, deep diving into specific areas of interest
- Manage cash flow and optimize working capital by managing expenses, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
- Help track and manage treasury, including fiat and crypto holdings
- Partner with external accounting advisors and vendors to ensure accurate and compliant accounting and reporting
Who You AreRequirements- 2-4 years of finance experience gained through working in client services (e.g., investment banking, management consulting, etc.), corporate finance, or both
- Previous experience building an operational budget, analyzing performance, and reporting on budget variance
- Highly proficient in Google Sheets and/or Excel
- Understanding of accounting principles and financial operations, including monthly close processes
- Genuinely curious about crypto / web3 with an openness to learning new tools and frameworks
Nice to Haves- Comfort with financial tech stack (e.g., QuickBooks, Ramp, Cryptio, Deel, etc.)
- Prior professional experience in crypto / web3
