Talos: Institutional Fabric for Digital Asset Markets

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.

We are 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

Check out these videos and links to learn more about Talos and our culture!

• Spotlight Article: Talos Snapshot by DRW

• Podcast: 2023 episode with co-founders Anton & Ethan

• Website: Explore Talos: Products, Investors, Team & More

• Case Studies: Real world examples of client solutions

• Awards: Talos Wins Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Award 2024

• Culture: Award-winning, Forbes-listed, low-attrition team

Andreessen Horowitz re: Talos: "The company best suited to drive institutional adoption is one that understands traditional capital markets deeply and is forward-thinking enough to fully grasp the promise of crypto. Talos is that company."

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 offsite events to engage with the wider team.

Get In Touch!

Sounds compelling? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us directly.

Also, check out other open positions listed on our website.

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 [email protected].

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