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Head of Finance

The Sei Foundation is looking for a strategic Head of Finance (or Director of Finance, depending on experience) to lead its financial operations and strategy. This role is essential to ensuring financial stability, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting Sei’s rapid growth as the fastest layer 1 blockchain. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, analytical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and has experience in both traditional finance and the unique dynamics of web3 organizations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning: Design and implement financial strategies that align with Sei’s mission & growth objectives, supporting both short & long-term priorities and goals.
Treasury Management: Manage treasury operations, including digital asset management, to maintain liquidity, optimize returns, and safeguard assets.

Capital Allocation: Develop and oversee capital deployment strategies, evaluating ROI on investments in the Sei ecosystem.

Budget Management: Oversee the Foundation’s budget, ensure efficient resource allocation, and maintain transparency and accountability across all teams.

Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and establish strong financial controls to mitigate risks in an evolving regulatory environment.

Partnership Support: Work with the business development team to structure and assess partnerships, investments, and ecosystem funding opportunities, ensuring financial sustainability and strategic value.

Leadership Collaboration: Partner with leadership and vertical leads to provide financial insights, enabling data-driven decisions and driving strategic growth initiatives.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or treasury management, with exposure to both traditional finance and blockchain or Web3 organizations preferred.

Deep understanding of digital asset management, tokenomics, and the financial operations unique to decentralized organizations.

Proven expertise in managing budgets, optimizing resource allocation, and driving financial planning in high-growth, dynamic environments.

Experience navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

Strong collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across diverse teams in a global, remote-first organization.

Average salary estimate

$150000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Head of Finance, Sei Foundation

The Sei Foundation is on the lookout for a strategic Head of Finance to manage our financial operations and lead our vision for growth. As the fastest layer 1 blockchain, Sei requires a proactive leader who thrives in innovative environments. This role is crucial for ensuring our financial stability and optimizing resource allocation. If you're someone who enjoys crafting financial strategies that align with a company's mission, you'll love designing and implementing plans that support both our immediate objectives and long-term goals. You'll dive into treasury management and be responsible for overseeing digital asset management while ensuring we maintain liquidity and optimize returns. Your expertise will shine through as you develop capital allocation strategies, assess ROI on investments, and manage our budget efficiently. A keen eye for compliance and risk management is essential due to the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in which we operate. You will also support our business development team by structuring partnerships and investments, ensuring the financial sustainability of our ecosystem. This is not just about numbers—it's about partnerships and insights that drive strategic growth. With at least 7 years of experience in finance and a strong understanding of both traditional finance and the unique dynamics of Web3, you could be the leader we need. If you're a collaborative communicator with exceptional analytical skills, this remote position could be your next great opportunity at the Sei Foundation!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Head of Finance Role at Sei Foundation

What does a Head of Finance do at the Sei Foundation?

At the Sei Foundation, the Head of Finance is responsible for leading all financial operations and strategies. This includes overseeing treasury management, capital allocation, budget management, compliance, and risk management. The role is critical for ensuring financial stability and supporting the fast-paced growth of Sei in the blockchain ecosystem.