Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: United States (Remote) Company: Joint Venture backed by Hillhouse Capital About the Company We are a rapidly growing, venture-backed fintech and digital asset company formed through a strategic partnership with Hillhouse Capital. Our mission is to build scalable, compliant, and innovative financial infrastructure at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Operating globally with a remote-first team, we are positioned at the forefront of the digital asset ecosystem. Role Overview We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial operations, capital strategy, and regulatory financial framework. This role requires deep expertise in both traditional finance and the crypto/digital asset industry, with the ability to operate in a high-growth, fast-evolving environment. Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with long-term business objectives
Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and board on financial planning, capital allocation, and risk management
Capital Markets & Fundraising Lead equity and debt financing rounds, investor relations, and strategic partnerships
Manage relationships with venture capital firms, institutional investors, and strategic stakeholders
Financial Operations Oversee accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and audit functions
Implement scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting structures
Crypto & Digital Asset Management Design and oversee treasury strategies involving digital assets, stablecoins, and token holdings
Ensure proper valuation, custody, and reporting of crypto assets
Regulatory & Compliance Ensure compliance with U.S. and international financial regulations (SEC, IRS, FinCEN, etc.)
Establish internal controls and risk management frameworks in a regulated environment
Data-Driven Decision Making Build financial models, forecasts, and dashboards to support rapid business scaling
Drive KPI tracking across revenue, cost structures, and operational efficiency
Team Leadership Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global finance team
Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, operations, product, and engineering teams
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
10+ years of senior financial leadership experience (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent)
Prior experience in fintech, investment banking, private equity, or digital assets/crypto industry
Strong understanding of blockchain, tokenomics, DeFi, and crypto market structure
Proven track record in fundraising and managing investor relations
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance
Experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments
Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with globally distributed teams
Background in a venture-backed or joint venture company
Familiarity with crypto custody solutions, exchanges, and on-chain analytics tools
Prior exposure to cross-border financial operations and tax structuring