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Full-Time

Head of Finance

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Optimism

Optimism

201-500 employees

Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain for scalability

Crypto & Web3
Social Impact

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • Proven success as a finance lead in a high-growth, venture-backed technology startup, with a demonstrated ability to scale businesses.
  • Strong familiarity with, or deep interest in, blockchain and cryptocurrency.
  • Expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), coupled with an analytical and intellectually curious mindset.
  • Proven track record in accurate planning, budgeting, modeling, and forecasting; must have a clear understanding of the company’s financial standing relative to internal and external targets.
  • Ability to drive growth initiatives and adapt to a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Strong business acumen and a broad financial perspective, enabling you to serve as a strategic advisor to the management team.
  • Proficiency in developing and implementing systems, tools, and processes that enhance business clarity and efficiency through a metrics-driven approach.
  • Action-oriented with an entrepreneurial spirit and a bias towards action.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively and manage relationships at all organizational levels.
  • Comfortable guiding the strategic direction for internal and external stakeholders in a growing organization.
Responsibilities
  • Establish and scale finance and accounting operations suitable for a fast-growing startup, with potential to expand into broader responsibilities.
  • Develop in-house budgeting and financial models; establish performance metrics and financial goals to track progress.
  • Create and manage long-range financial plans and models to optimize resource allocation across the organization.
  • Ensure precise presentation of company metrics to the board of directors, investors, and executive team.
  • Analyze business risks and opportunities, providing data-driven recommendations that impact financial outcomes.
  • Oversee the annual budgeting and strategic planning processes; monitor progress and make adjustments to keep leadership informed of financial status.
  • Collaborate with XFN leadership to create a funding model to support external developers contributing to the Optimism ecosystem.
  • Manage financial reporting, company-wide operational metrics, board reports, cash management, audits, and tax matters.
  • Hire, lead, mentor, and retain top-tier finance and accounting teams.

Optimism focuses on enhancing the Ethereum blockchain by providing OP Mainnet, a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain that increases transaction speed and reduces gas fees. OP Mainnet allows developers to run their applications more efficiently, as it is compatible with existing Ethereum software. Additionally, Optimism is working on the Superchain project, which aims to improve interoperability and composability among different blockchains using the OP Stack, creating a more integrated Ethereum ecosystem. The company also supports public good initiatives through its Retroactive Public Goods Funding program, which rewards developers who contribute positively to the community. Revenue is generated from transaction fees on OP Mainnet, which is reinvested into the ecosystem to support further development.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$178.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

40%

2 year growth

86%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Optimism's strategic partnerships, such as with Zeeve, enhance its infrastructure and expand its ecosystem.
  • The allocation of $3.3 billion in OP tokens for community grants demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering innovation and supporting developers.
  • The introduction of Layer 3 support via the OP Stack showcases Optimism's continuous innovation and adaptability in the blockchain space.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape with other Layer 2 solutions like Coinbase's Base could impact Optimism's market share.
  • Dependence on protocol fees for revenue may be vulnerable to fluctuations in transaction volumes and market conditions.

What makes Optimism unique

  • Optimism.io's OP Mainnet offers seamless compatibility with existing Ethereum applications, providing a cost-effective and scalable solution for developers.
  • The Superchain project enhances interoperability and composability between different Layer 2 chains, setting Optimism apart in the blockchain ecosystem.
  • Retroactive Public Goods Funding incentivizes developers to contribute to the ecosystem, fostering sustainable growth and innovation.

Benefits

🤑 Top 25% salaries

🪙 Equity in OP Labs PBC

🦷 Medical, dental, ortho & vision insurance

💵 Flexible Spending Account

💰 401k Retirement plan

⛑️ Life & disability insurance

🏠 WFH flexibility

🍼 Paid parental leave

💸 Crypto tax professionals

🏝️ Vacations & paid holidays