Etana Custody is looking for a VP of Finance, Controller!
NOTE: This position is a hybrid role in Greenwich, CT.
Etana Custody Inc. is a chartered trust company regulated by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agency- Division of Banking.
Etana’s industry-leading suite of custody and trade solutions allows investors to manage cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and global currencies from a secure environment linked to various service providers. We provide trade support, fiat on/off ramp, robust market access, crypto clearing & settlement, and reporting. With unrivaled security, we reduce counterparty risk, increase capital efficiency, and mobilize assets across venues for exchanges, institutions, investment professionals, and individuals. We do this all while remaining consistent with best practice compliance standards and investment policy guidelines. Giving you peace of mind that your assets are protected and secure.
SummaryThe VP / Director of Finance, Controller will be a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CFO. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting operations, leading the annual audit, ensuring income tax compliance, and implementing scalable processes and systems for financial controls. This role reports directly to the CFO and collaborates closely with the Executive Leadership Team, managing complex transactions and continuously improving company-wide accounting practices.
Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations and Controllership:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Manage the month-end-close process, account reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition, and consolidation.
• Collaborate with the financial planning & analysis team on reporting efforts and monthly accruals for budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to accelerate close timelines.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring operational excellence.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company and custodial assets, ensuring financial integrity.
• Act as the second line of defense for the daily and monthly reconciliation of custodial accounts.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures to support consistent and accurate financial reporting.

Audit Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the company's annual audit, coordinating with external auditors for a smooth audit process.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and regulatory standards.
• Proactively address audit findings, working collaboratively to implement corrective actions.
• Provide documentation and support during annual regulatory audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in an accounting function.
• CPA required.
• Thorough knowledge of financial best practices and requirements, including detailed knowledge of US GAAP, with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical financial counsel to executive leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of autonomy.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.

Other Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to think strategically and anticipate future financial trends, challenges, and opportunities, with a focus on long-term organizational success.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and oversee complex treasury projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, compliance, and technology, to support business initiatives and drive process improvements.
• Ethical Standards: Commitment to upholding high ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of treasury management, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in financial decision-making.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to negotiate favorable terms, agreements, and contracts with banks, financial institutions, and service providers, optimizing financial outcomes for the organization.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and precision in financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation processes, minimizing errors and ensuring data integrity.
• Presentation Skills: Strong presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts and findings in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner to senior management, stakeholders, and external parties.
• Interpersonal Skills: Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities. Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, and diplomacy, in all interactions.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Perks

• Employee equity plan
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) employer matching
• Generous paid time off

Etana Custody is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Etana Custody provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.