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EthenaHead of Finance
Ethena, an artificial intelligence platform operating in the compliance sector, is seeking a Head of Finance to direct its complete financial ecosystem. The company provides compliance…
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Ethena, an artificial intelligence platform operating in the compliance sector, is seeking a Head of Finance to direct its complete financial ecosystem. The company provides compliance agents and risk reporting tools utilized by more than 2,000 organizations. In this position, you will oversee accounting, financial close processes, forecasting, budgeting, and board reporting, while reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. This role suits an autonomous finance leader with a strong…
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Ethena, an artificial intelligence platform operating in the compliance sector, is seeking a Head of Finance to direct its complete financial ecosystem. The company provides compliance agents and risk reporting tools utilized by more than 2,000 organizations. In this position, you will oversee accounting, financial close processes, forecasting, budgeting, and board reporting, while reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
This role suits an autonomous finance leader with a strong background in early-stage, rapid-growth software-as-a-service companies. You will partner closely with department heads and RevOps to translate data into actionable insights, manage investor and lender relations, and guide fundraising activities. Ethena operates as a remote-first organization with a distributed workforce based in the United States, utilizing AI tools heavily in daily workflows to drive efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer to deliver financial visibility, forecasts, runway management, and strategic recommendations for major decisions
- Team up with RevOps to analyze pipeline and attainment data to generate insights on unit economics, customer retention, and sales efficiency
- Provide department leaders with clear visibility into their budgets, ongoing financial changes, and operational tradeoffs
- Manage end-to-end planning and forecasting, encompassing annual plans, quarterly reforecasts, operating models, cash flow forecasts, and scenario planning
- Oversee the complete accounting function, including month-end and year-end closes, accounts receivable and payable, revenue recognition, and tax compliance
- Lead annual audits and maintain adherence to relevant regulatory requirements across all operating regions
- Manage relationships with board members, investors, banking partners, and lenders while directing fundraising data rooms and models
- Expand and guide the internal finance team while determining optimal functions to keep in-house or outsource through automation and AI
Requirements
- Professional background rooted in FP&A with subsequent experience overseeing all facets of finance, including accounting, at early-stage and fast-growing SaaS companies
- Demonstrated experience building and leading a finance team as the primary person accountable for financial figures
- Direct experience conducting financial audits, supporting fundraising rounds, and presenting information to a board of directors
- Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to automate processes, construct models, and accelerate data insights
- Residency in the United States as a remote-first worker
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000
- Unlimited paid time off
- No-negotiation compensation model promoting internal pay equity
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, Ethena operates as a remote-first organization, though applicants are currently required to be based in the United States.
What is the salary for the Head of Finance role?
The annual salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $250,000, governed by a no-negotiation policy designed to ensure pay equity.
Are AI tools allowed during the interview process?
No, AI tools such as note takers, transcription services, and recordings are strictly prohibited during interviews to maintain a fair skill assessment.
Does the employer offer visa sponsorship?
No, employer visa sponsorship is not currently available for this role.
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