Financial Controller - Taringa!

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IOV Labs is on a mission to provide the next generation of fintech innovators with the decentralized tools and technology to build a new global economy.

IOV Labs operates the Rootstock Blockchain, a Bitcoin merge-mined smart contracts platform - the most secure smart contract platform in the world. IOV Labs also develops the Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF) to provide our partners with everything they need to build decentralized apps and new Open Finance services on the RSK Blockchain.

We have had early success with partners building ground-breaking Open Finance services on Rootstock. We are now scaling-up our ambitions, expanding into new markets, and driving transaction growth throughout the Rootstock EcoSystem.

Taringa! is the leading Spanish-speaking social platform that connects people around shared interests in topic-based communities. Currently looking at rewarding its members for the time they invest in the platform sharing their experiences and knowledge, Taringa! is leveraging blockchain technology to evolve towards Web 3.0, creating a sharing economy where everyone can benefit. How does a Web 2.0 Community transform into Web 3.0? That’s what we are building here. Come help us shape it!

We are looking for a Financial Controller during this exciting time of growth and evolution. You will report to the Director of Taringa and work closely with other department Heads across the Taringa business. You will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance Controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management and building a team to support the function.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage all finance and accounting operations, this is a hands on role with no team for the time being
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional controller duties as necessary

What You Bring to the Table

• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
• Extensive experience of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Previous experience working with a startup & raising capital
• Passionate about the change Web3 technologies are bringing. Curious, you have probably read a few whitepapers. Can describe in one sentence concepts like DeFi, DAO, Web3, NFTs, Blockchain, Smart contract… you probably watched Sotheby’s Constitution auction live!
• Excellent written skills and a strong presenter. 
• As a leader, you focus on setting your team for success. 
• Strong focus on quality of work and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage parallel projects in a dynamic environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: you are willing to take risks in uncertainty and learn from the outcome. 
• Dreams big: understands the unique opportunity we currently have in shaping how Web3 looks like, and gives the best to build that future. 
• English and Spanish are a must
• Ideally based within the LATAM time zones

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and company bonus. 
• Laptop and other working tools you might need.
• 100% remote working (External Employee) from anywhere in the world.
• Global WeWork membership. 
• Flexible working hours - you’re free to work however you work best. 
• Paid holidays and personal leave days. 
• Opportunity to work with state of art technology in a challenging and unique project. 
• Internationally diverse and dynamic team with a clear vision and strategy. 
• Training programs to learn everything about the crypto world. 
• Weekly scientific moments by our Research & Innovation team to learn about technology, challenges, and solutions in the blockchain world.
• Language courses: English, Spanish or Chinese. 
• Employee assistance program offering legal, financial, family, psychological, and wellness counseling for you and your family.

IOV Labs Mission, Vision, & Purpose

• Our purpose is to... build a more decentralized world, for a freer and fairer future
• Our vision is… a safe and equitable global financial system that enables everyone to participate and prosper
• We’re on a mission to… provide the next generation of fintech innovators with the decentralized tools and technology to build a new global economy

We are excited to see what you're made of!

IOV Labs embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.