Financial Operations Lead

Sei Labs

Sei Labs

Accounting & Finance, Operations
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jul 26, 2025

Location

New York City

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Operations and Finance

About Us

Sei is the first parallelized layer 1 blockchain. By re-writing the most widely adopted execution environment in Web3, Sei is setting a new standard in blockchain performance and scalability. Apps on Sei benefit from both the performance of web2 and the decentralization and sovereignty of web3. For more detailed information visit Sei's official website.

About the role

We're building the future of decentralized finance, and we need a Financial Operations Lead who can scale our financial infrastructure as we grow. You'll be the operational backbone of our finance team, optimizing processes, implementing systems, and ensuring we have the financial clarity needed to make strategic decisions in the fast-moving Web3 space.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Process Optimization

    • Streamline and automate financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and expense management

    • Design and implement scalable financial workflows that reduce manual effort while increasing accuracy

    • Lead the evaluation and implementation of new financial systems and tools to support company growth

  • Reporting & Analysis

    • Develop and maintain key financial reports, dashboards, and metrics that provide actionable insights into financial performance

    • Ensure data integrity across all financial reporting systems and processes

    • Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, tracking performance against key financial metrics

  • Operational Excellence

    • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in current financial processes and implement solutions

    • Manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing business needs

    • Take ownership of end-to-end financial projects with minimal supervision

What We're Looking For

  • Experience & Skills

    • 5+ years in financial operations, finance analyst, or similar role with a focus on operational excellence

    • Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and operational best practices

    • Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, SAP)

    • Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail

  • Working Style

    • Highly analytical and results-driven approach to problem-solving

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment

    • Strong initiative in identifying and solving operational problems before they become issues

    • Comfortable with shifting priorities and the ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment

  • Communication & Leadership

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Experience managing stakeholder relationships across different departments

    • Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for various audiences

Nice to Haves

  • Web3/crypto industry experience or genuine interest in decentralized finance

  • Experience at high-growth tech startups, particularly in fintech or SaaS

  • Background working with blockchain-related financial operations or treasury management

  • Previous experience implementing financial systems during periods of rapid scaling

  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the crypto/blockchain space

  • Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools and financial modeling