TOKEN2049

Global crypto conference series connecting leaders

Financial Controller

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeHong KongNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8–10 years of accounting or finance experience, including 2–3 years of in-house or startup commercial experience in Web3 or fintech.
Big Four background and qualification as a CPA.
Proficiency in English is required.
Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills.
Experience managing treasury and multi-currency operations.
Comfort working with digital assets or cryptocurrency environments.

Responsibilities

Own monthly close and management reporting, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure ledger integrity.
Drive variance analysis against budget.
Manage external audits and tax filings.
Ensure revenue recognition aligns with accounting policies.
Monitor daily cash positions across multiple bank accounts.
Manage short-term liquidity forecasting for payroll, vendors, and event spend.
Oversee payment approvals with strong internal controls.
Execute foreign exchange conversions and manage banking relationships.
Support regulatory and compliance requirements.
Oversee custody accounts, such as Coinbase and Anchorage.
Reconcile on-chain transactions with accounting records.
Coordinate fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat movements.
Ensure secure and compliant digital asset workflows.
Oversee contract-to-invoice accuracy for sponsorship revenue.
Monitor collections and aging schedules.
Reconcile fiat and crypto settlements.
Track high-value receivables to support treasury forecasting.
Maintain integrity across Xero general ledger, crypto subledgers, and revenue systems.
Improve reconciliation automation and documentation.
Strengthen process controls and reduce key-person risk.

Desired Qualifications

Fluency in Cantonese.
Experience in startups, events, or high-growth environments.

About The Role

You will own financial reporting, treasury management (fiat & crypto), sponsorship revenue oversight, and finance systems integrity. This role sits at the core of the business — ensuring liquidity stability, audit readiness, and strong financial governance in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Audit

Own monthly close and management reporting (P&L, BS, cashflow)
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure ledger integrity
Drive variance analysis against budget
Manage external audits and tax filings
Ensure revenue recognition aligns with accounting policies

Treasury & Liquidity (Critical Function)

Monitor daily cash positions across multiple bank accounts
Manage short-term liquidity forecasting (payroll, vendors, event spend)
Oversee payment approvals with strong internal controls
Execute FX conversions and manage banking relationships
Support regulatory and compliance requirements

Digital Assets & Crypto Oversight

Oversee custody accounts (e.g. Coinbase, Anchorage)
Reconcile on-chain transactions with accounting records
Coordinate fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat movements
Ensure secure and compliant digital asset workflows

Sponsorship Revenue Control

Oversee contract-to-invoice accuracy
Monitor collections and aging schedules
Reconcile fiat and crypto settlements
Track high-value receivables to support treasury forecasting

Systems Ownership

Maintain integrity across Xero (GL), crypto subledgers, and revenue systems
Improve reconciliation automation and documentation
Strengthen process controls and reduce key-person risk

What We’re Looking For

8–10+ years of accounting/finance experience, including 2-3 years in-house/startup commercial experience in Web3 or fintech
Big 4 background - qualified CPA holder
Proficiency in English is a MUST; Fluency in Cantonese will be a PLUS
Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills
Experience managing treasury and multi-currency operations
Comfortable working with digital assets or crypto environments
Experience in startups, events, or high-growth environments preferred
Highly structured, detail-oriented, and hands-on

Why Join TOKEN2049

Operate at the forefront of Web3 and digital assets
Work on global events with significant financial scale
High ownership and executive exposure
Opportunity to professionalize and build finance infrastructure

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Hong Kong

About the Company

TOKEN2049

Global crypto conference series connecting leaders

TOKEN2049 runs a global conference series in Singapore and Dubai that gathers decision-makers in the crypto and Web3 ecosystem to exchange ideas, network, and shape the industry. It brings together entrepreneurs, institutions, industry leaders, investors, builders, and enthusiasts through in-person programs with talks, panels, and networking, complemented by updates via a mailing list. The organization differs from typical events by prioritizing collaboration among a global crypto/Web3 community and serving as a venue for diverse stakeholders to influence the space, not just a trade show. Its goal is to define what’s next in crypto and Web3 by connecting the right people and ideas.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hong Kong
Founded: 2017

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