Strategic Finance Sr. Associate

We are looking for a Strategic Finance Senior Associate to join the Moonsong Labs team and help support our financial operations and business strategy. Moonsong Labs is a growing web3 protocol and AI engineering services and venture studio business.  We have expertise in developing software to support blockchain and AI implementations.  Our venture studio incubates new businesses building decentralized developer infrastructure and AI protocols.  Examples of our work include the project Moonbeam, a blockchain that implements an Ethereum compatible environment and natively supports cross chain use cases. And Kluster AI (https://kluster.ai/) a decentralized large AI model inference and fine tuning platform.

The ideal candidate has experience with financial analysis, planning, and operations, but is also willing to play a supporting role across legal, hr, and other operational areas.  Knowledge of the blockchain and AI space is valuable as is experience working in a high tech or software environment. Experience in operations at a fast-paced, high-growth company undertaking roles that require flexibility and high attention to detail is highly desirable.

A successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing the finland and business operations function of a leading company in web3 and AI space, with a reputation for shipping and incubating highly secure and functional protocol software projects. We foster a culture of autonomy and taking action so we expect you to bring your ideas, experience, and knowledge to help us manage and grow our business. Reach out to us if you are interested in helping to drive a future, where blockchains and AI enable new ways to coordinate people and resources efficiently.

What you'll do:

• Participate in setting company goals and objectives and implement financial strategies and plans to achieve those goals.
• Maintain and enhance the Moonsong Labs financial model.  Develop forecasting and reporting for the management team..
• Manage cash flows, payroll, expenses, tax, financial risks, and compliance for the company.
• Oversee day to day financial operations for the company including any unforeseen issues or challenges that arise.
• Support and manage our accountants and service providers with data inputs, analysis, and validation.
• Manage service providers including outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, invoicing, legal, IT, devops, and others.
• Support contracting process for customer, grant, vendor, and other agreements.
• Support Engineering Services with operational support, policy / process implementation, and other management needs.
• Support incubated projects in the Venture Studio with formation, business operations, and other needs.
• Communicate regularly and clearly with other team members and also with other customers and vendors.

What you'll bring:

• Undergraduate degree required; MBA, CPA or CFA a plus.
• 4-6 years of relevant working experience with 1-2+ years of relevant work experience at one of the following preferred:
• Client-facing role at a major investment bank;
• Client-facing role at a management consulting firm;
• Venture capital / private equity / growth equity;
• Strategic / operational experience at a high-growth technology company.
• Experience working for a startup also a plus.
• Best-in-class Google Sheets / Excel skills and extensive experience developing insightful quantitative analyses, paired with strong critical thinking and sound business judgment. 
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a roll-up-your-sleeves, “bias for action” attitude.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to tackle ambiguous problems, find creative solutions, and evaluate opportunities from a business and financial perspective.
• Good writing skills with an ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and accessible way.
• Interest in the AI and web3/blockchain space.
• Strong attention to detail while working well under pressure.

Perks and benefits:

• 100% Remote
• Flexible vacation policy
• Health and Dental plans (for US based employees)
• Direct line of access to Managing Partners and senior leadership; A flat organizational structure and the camaraderie of working alongside committed professionals focused on providing dedicated mentorship, respectful feedback, and career advancement
• Continuous learning & development