Monad Labs is the team building Monad, the performant and parallel EVM Layer-1 blockchain. We are a team of systems engineers and community builders who are on a mission to help crypto eat the world. After recently raising series A funding, led by Paradigm, we are growing our team.

The Role

We are looking for a Finance and Operations Lead to play a critical role in overseeing the financial health and operational efficiency of Monad Labs in an effort to guide the organization to a high degree of operational excellence.

What You Will Do

Partner with and advise senior leaders across the organization on company strategy, growth, and revenue opportunities
Oversee all internal financial operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance
Independently build and maintain operating model incorporating strategic plans for the organization
Manage general company operations, including, but not limited to, workplace operations, administrative tasks, and non-technical IT stack
Interface with external vendors and assist with vendor management, procurement, and contract negotiations
Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciling accounts and partnering with external accountants to ensure accuracy
Analyze financial results and track performance vs. budget to provide insights and recommendations to management
Manage cash flow and optimize working capital by managing purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
Partner with legal and engineering to ensure all operational processes and procedures meet a high standard of excellence
Identify and develop operational systems, process optimization initiatives, controls, and procedures for improvement

Who You Are

8+ years of experience in financial management and operations with significant time spent at high-growth tech companies and/or startups
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Previous experience building an operational budget and reporting on performance vs. budget
Demonstrated success in managing the operations of an organization with ability to flex high to low on various tasks as needed
Effective communicator and strong writer: ability to distill key takeaways into concise messaging
Proven experience in managing financial audits, preparing tax filings, and overseeing budget development
Cross-functional partner who is comfortable interfacing with Legal, People, Workplace Operations, and Recruiting, among other functions
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field a plus
Highly proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets; comfort with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle)
Experience with treasury management strategies a plus

Personal Attributes

Low ego
Detail-oriented
Sound judgment
Can operate independently with little oversight
Organizational skills
Extremely strong work ethic

Why Work with Us

Huge opportunity. EVM is ubiquitous but existing EVM-compatible chains are very slow. Monad’s core innovations offer developers the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game-changer for mass user adoption in crypto.
The right team. We are assembling a world-class team.
Culture. We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low egos, and high-quality outputs. As an early member of our team, you’ll help continue to shape our culture.
Impactful work. Your work will be deeply impactful, making decentralized computation orders of magnitude cheaper and more plentiful, ultimately paving the way for new dapps that improve many people’s lives.
Compensation. You’ll receive a competitive salary and equity package.
Resources and growth. We’re well-capitalized, with backing from leading venture funds like Paradigm, Electric Capital, Greenoaks, Dragonfly, and Coinbase Ventures, and from leaders in the space like Cobie. We keep a lean team relative to the size of the opportunity, and this is a rare opportunity to join. You’ll learn a lot and grow as our company scales.

Salary and Benefits

Minimum full-time salary of $165,000. (**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)

Monad Labs’ benefits for US-based full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage for employees); unlimited and encouraged paid time off; monthly mental health and fitness stipend; paid parental leave; and 10 company-observed holidays.

Our team is headquartered in NoMad, Manhattan, NYC. This is for a hybrid (3 days/week in office) role.