Director, Financial Operations
Talos, New York, NY, United States
Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional‑grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle.
At Talos, you’ll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe every member of our team brings invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth. Talos is a tight‑knit yet globally distributed team of highly experienced engineers and business leaders, with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus. Whether in‑office or remote, you’ll be part of a hybrid‑friendly environment where your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in building something extraordinary.
Director, Financial Operations We are seeking a Director, Financial Operations to lead and scale Talos’ core transactional finance functions across multiple global entities. This role owns the accuracy, timeliness, and control integrity of financial operations, spanning invoicing, cash application, collections, accounts payable, expenses, payroll, and financial close. The position is suited to a hands‑on finance leader who can build high‑performing teams, optimize processes, and operate effectively in a complex, multi‑entity digital assets environment.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in financial operations or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Deep expertise across financial operations functions in a multi‑entity environment
Experience in digital assets strongly preferred; SaaS, fintech, or financial services background highly desirable
Strong understanding of internal controls and experience building scalable processes
Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage Intacct), expense platforms (e.g. Brex), and payroll systems (e.g. Justworks, Oyster, Rippling)
CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows and deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global, cross‑functional teams
Responsibilities Financial Close
Own and manage the monthly close calendar across all entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion
Oversee accruals, prepayments, deferrals, intercompany eliminations, and balance sheet reconciliations
Implement robust reconciliation and review frameworks with clear ownership and documentation standards
Partner with FP&A and Financial Reporting to deliver accurate, complete financials on schedule
Drive automation and process improvements to reduce close cycle time
Journal Entries
Oversee preparation, review, and posting of recurring and non‑recurring journal entries
Ensure entries are properly supported, approved, and compliant with internal policies
Identify and implement opportunities to automate recurring entries
Maintain journal entry logs and support audit and controls requirements
Invoicing
Own the end‑to‑end invoicing process across entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Enforce billing policies including correct entity attribution, currency, and tax treatment
Partner with Revenue and Legal to ensure contract terms are accurately reflected in billing systems
Oversee intercompany invoicing and ensure proper reconciliation and elimination
Optimize invoice‑to‑cash cycle and billing workflows
Cash Application & Collections
Own cash application processes, ensuring accurate and timely posting of receipts
Lead collections efforts, managing AR aging and resolving outstanding balances
Establish collections policies, escalation protocols, and DSO targets
Partner with internal teams to resolve billing disputes and ensure accurate revenue recognition
Accounts Payable
Manage the full AP cycle including invoice processing, approvals, and payments
Ensure strong controls, segregation of duties, and timely vendor payments
Maintain vendor master data integrity and compliance documentation
Drive process improvements including automation and three‑way matching enhancements
Expense Reimbursements & Purchasing Cards
Oversee employee expense and T&E programs, ensuring policy compliance across regions
Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and appropriate coding
Manage corporate card programs, including controls, reconciliation, and policy enforcement
Analyze spend trends to inform budgeting and cost management
Maintain and update T&E policies in collaboration with key stakeholders
Payroll
Oversee global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across jurisdictions
Partner with People and Legal on regulatory and tax compliance requirements
Maintain payroll controls, approvals, and audit trails
Manage payroll vendors and support system enhancements or migrations
Ensure payroll is accurately recorded and reconciled within the general ledger
Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing financial operations team
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Partner with Finance leadership, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other functions to support business objectives
Lead systems and process improvement initiatives across the finance stack
Develop and maintain policies and procedures supporting a strong controls environment
Act as the primary escalation point for financial operations and represent the function in audits and cross‑functional initiatives
Benefits You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Our offerings include a monthly wellness credit for personal use, such as gym memberships, massages, or even a ski pass for your next holiday. Additionally, we provide paid lunches in the office, monthly fitness and evening socials to foster connections with colleagues, and annual off‑site events to engage with the wider team.
Talos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Talos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at careers@talos.com. Talos will strongly discourage submission of unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Talos will NOT pay fees, commissions or compensation of any kind ("Fees") for any placement or hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Talos will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees and Talos reserves the right to contact, interview, and hire the candidate directly. Agencies, search firms, recruitment firms and similar organizations ("Agencies") must obtain advance written approval from Talos’s internal recruiting team to submit resumes, AND must sign a valid fully executed placement agreement with Talos in order to be eligible to receive any Fees from Talos. Talos will not pay a Fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. By submitting a resume without a signed agreement, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
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At Talos, you’ll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe every member of our team brings invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth. Talos is a tight‑knit yet globally distributed team of highly experienced engineers and business leaders, with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus. Whether in‑office or remote, you’ll be part of a hybrid‑friendly environment where your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in building something extraordinary.
Director, Financial Operations We are seeking a Director, Financial Operations to lead and scale Talos’ core transactional finance functions across multiple global entities. This role owns the accuracy, timeliness, and control integrity of financial operations, spanning invoicing, cash application, collections, accounts payable, expenses, payroll, and financial close. The position is suited to a hands‑on finance leader who can build high‑performing teams, optimize processes, and operate effectively in a complex, multi‑entity digital assets environment.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in financial operations or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Deep expertise across financial operations functions in a multi‑entity environment
Experience in digital assets strongly preferred; SaaS, fintech, or financial services background highly desirable
Strong understanding of internal controls and experience building scalable processes
Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage Intacct), expense platforms (e.g. Brex), and payroll systems (e.g. Justworks, Oyster, Rippling)
CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows and deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global, cross‑functional teams
Responsibilities Financial Close
Own and manage the monthly close calendar across all entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion
Oversee accruals, prepayments, deferrals, intercompany eliminations, and balance sheet reconciliations
Implement robust reconciliation and review frameworks with clear ownership and documentation standards
Partner with FP&A and Financial Reporting to deliver accurate, complete financials on schedule
Drive automation and process improvements to reduce close cycle time
Journal Entries
Oversee preparation, review, and posting of recurring and non‑recurring journal entries
Ensure entries are properly supported, approved, and compliant with internal policies
Identify and implement opportunities to automate recurring entries
Maintain journal entry logs and support audit and controls requirements
Invoicing
Own the end‑to‑end invoicing process across entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Enforce billing policies including correct entity attribution, currency, and tax treatment
Partner with Revenue and Legal to ensure contract terms are accurately reflected in billing systems
Oversee intercompany invoicing and ensure proper reconciliation and elimination
Optimize invoice‑to‑cash cycle and billing workflows
Cash Application & Collections
Own cash application processes, ensuring accurate and timely posting of receipts
Lead collections efforts, managing AR aging and resolving outstanding balances
Establish collections policies, escalation protocols, and DSO targets
Partner with internal teams to resolve billing disputes and ensure accurate revenue recognition
Accounts Payable
Manage the full AP cycle including invoice processing, approvals, and payments
Ensure strong controls, segregation of duties, and timely vendor payments
Maintain vendor master data integrity and compliance documentation
Drive process improvements including automation and three‑way matching enhancements
Expense Reimbursements & Purchasing Cards
Oversee employee expense and T&E programs, ensuring policy compliance across regions
Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and appropriate coding
Manage corporate card programs, including controls, reconciliation, and policy enforcement
Analyze spend trends to inform budgeting and cost management
Maintain and update T&E policies in collaboration with key stakeholders
Payroll
Oversee global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across jurisdictions
Partner with People and Legal on regulatory and tax compliance requirements
Maintain payroll controls, approvals, and audit trails
Manage payroll vendors and support system enhancements or migrations
Ensure payroll is accurately recorded and reconciled within the general ledger
Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing financial operations team
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Partner with Finance leadership, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other functions to support business objectives
Lead systems and process improvement initiatives across the finance stack
Develop and maintain policies and procedures supporting a strong controls environment
Act as the primary escalation point for financial operations and represent the function in audits and cross‑functional initiatives
Benefits You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Our offerings include a monthly wellness credit for personal use, such as gym memberships, massages, or even a ski pass for your next holiday. Additionally, we provide paid lunches in the office, monthly fitness and evening socials to foster connections with colleagues, and annual off‑site events to engage with the wider team.
Talos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Talos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at careers@talos.com. Talos will strongly discourage submission of unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Talos will NOT pay fees, commissions or compensation of any kind ("Fees") for any placement or hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Talos will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees and Talos reserves the right to contact, interview, and hire the candidate directly. Agencies, search firms, recruitment firms and similar organizations ("Agencies") must obtain advance written approval from Talos’s internal recruiting team to submit resumes, AND must sign a valid fully executed placement agreement with Talos in order to be eligible to receive any Fees from Talos. Talos will not pay a Fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. By submitting a resume without a signed agreement, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
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