Vice President of FinanceWe are seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead Talos's global finance organization. This role is ideal for a proven VP or Head of Finance & Accounting who is ready to take the next step at an established, high-growth startup. Reporting to the COO, with a direct line into the CEO and Board, you will own the finance function outright as Talos scales into a mature, global enterprise.
This is a builder seat. Reporting, systems, controls, and operating cadence are yours to design. You'll be a hands-on player-coach who sets strategy and still builds the model, writes the board pack, and fixes the process. You'll thrive in a technical, founder-led environment where priorities move quickly and leaders build while executing.
Responsibilities- Partner with the CEO and COO to turn operational performance and market dynamics into a long-range financial plan
- Upgrade executive and Board reporting, giving clear visibility into weekly, monthly, and quarterly drivers
- Own FP&A, including forecasting, budgeting, unit economics, and scenario modeling across SaaS, data services, and trading volumes
- Communicate strategy and growth metrics clearly to leadership, the Board, investors, and auditors
- Assess and modernize finance systems and core workflows (AR, AP, billing, collections, cash management) using AI and automation
- Optimize working capital and revenue recognition across complex, multi-tiered enterprise contracts
- Oversee global accounting, tax, and statutory reporting under US GAAP and IFRS across US, UK, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and offshore entities
- Manage auditor, tax advisor, and regulator relationships, and build controls, transfer pricing, and governance that scale without slowing the business
- Support capital allocation, fundraising, and M&A
- Lead and grow a finance team of six plus outsourced partners, fostering a meritocratic, low-ego, results-driven culture
Qualifications- 10+ years in finance, including 3+ years leading a global finance and accounting function as VP, Head of Finance, or CFO
- Experience in high-growth, founder-led technology companies
- Strong enterprise SaaS fluency (ARR, NDR, cohort retention, pricing) and capital markets or trading technology knowledge
- Superior FP&A and modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business guidance
- Solid technical accounting grounding, including revenue recognition, multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation, and Big 4 audit management
- International experience across the US and Europe, ideally APAC, including cross-border tax and treasury
- Track record modernizing finance operations through systems, automation, or AI
- Hands-on, comfortable with ambiguity, and credible with founders, investors, and technical leaders
- Digital asset experience is a plus, not a requirement
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, New York City
Check out these videos and links to learn more about Talos and our culture!- Spotlight Article: Talos Snapshot by DRW
- Podcast: 2023 episode with co-founders Anton & Ethan
- Website: Explore Talos: Products, Investors, Team & More
- Case Studies: Real world examples of client solutions
- Awards: Talos Wins Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Award 2024
- Culture: Award-winning, Forbes-listed, low-attrition team
Andreessen Horowitz re: Talos: "The company best suited to drive institutional adoption is one that understands traditional capital markets deeply and is forward-thinking enough to fully grasp the promise of crypto. Talos is that company."
BenefitsYou will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Some of our benefits include:
- Retirement plan contributions
- Unlimited Vacation + a PTO bonus: Employees that take 15 days of vacation, with 5 days being consecutive, receive a $2000 USD bonus.
- Yearly discretionary cash bonus
- Employee stock options plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave for 20 weeks, after 1 year of service
- Global offsites and team outings
- A one-time stipend towards at-home office set-up for all employees
- A wellness credit of $50 accrued monthly, to go towards things like gym memberships, ski-passes, and work out classes.
- A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office
- Donation matching up to $100 USD annually
- Other in-office perks: Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks
