What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Lead position at Allora Labs?
About Allora Labs
Allora Labs is on a mission to commoditize all forms of intelligence. Operating at the intelligence layer of the AI stack, we believe that building at the intersection of crypto and AI is the optimal path to achieving our mission. Our team is dedicated to pioneering new frontiers in decentralized intelligence, leveraging blockchain and AI to drive innovation and unlock new opportunities.
Role Overview
As a Finance Lead, you will play a crucial role in our financial management team, focusing on the operational aspects of finance. You will be responsible for analyzing and improving our financial processes, managing crypto transactions, and contributing to the tokenization projects that are central to our business model. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend traditional finance operations skills with the dynamic and innovative world of crypto and AI technology.
Our team leaves egos at the door, works hard, has big ambitions, and is passionate about decentralizing and delivering superior machine intelligence. We expect the same from you. The working environment is fast paced with plenty of opportunity for growth as a part of an operations team of five.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee financial operations, including fiat and crypto AP/AR transactions, payroll, tax compliance, and policy optimization, ensuring efficiency and regulatory adherence.
- Drive company-wide strategy and operational improvements by developing KPI dashboards/models, optimizing processes, and identifying opportunities for performance enhancement.
- Support fundraising, investor relations, and due diligence reporting while leading tokenization initiatives aligned with business goals and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Legal, R&D, and Growth teams to streamline financial workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Manage financial policies & procedures, documentation, and team expansion by sourcing, screening, and planning for future headcount needs.
- Manage inquiries from semi-payroll for W2 employees, EORs, and contractors.
- Coordinate month-end close, ensuring financial data is available for monthly variance analysis and drafting periodic financial statements.
- Monitor annual contractual agreements to assist in calculating ROI.
- Oversee the daily operations of our crypto financial activities, including transaction processing, wallet management, and tax compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ad hoc projects as needed supporting cash flow activities.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and operations, preferably within the crypto or AI industries.
- Strong knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency financial systems, and token economics.
- Experience with regulatory compliance related to crypto finance, including tax and transaction oversight.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to convey financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders collaboratively.
- Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Why Join Allora Labs?
- Be part of a cutting-edge company at the intersection of AI and crypto.
- Work alongside a world-class team of innovators and experts.
- Shape the future of decentralized intelligence and financial operations.
- Competitive compensation package, including token incentives.
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Allora Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
