About the company
🔮 About us ZORA is a group of individuals working towards a new paradigm for creators by enabling the creation, curation, and collection of NFTs. We believe that by enabling a more equitable system for creators and communities, we will fundamentally rediscover the power of the internet. We’re working tirelessly to make ZORA available to as many creators as possible. Our mission is to build a new creator and community-owned economy. 🥳 Why you Above all else, we care that you want to contribute to ZORA's goal of enabling collective creation at internet scale. We want to use your perspective and skillset to create a new paradigm that gives creators and their communities the ability to work towards any shared goal. ZORA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation. ➕ Benefits ZORA provides top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a flexible time-off policy, equity, and additional company perks (including stipends for: L&D, internet/phone bill, Ease of Life, and more!). 🌐 Location ZORA is international. Our headquarters are the internet and we have employees all over the world. We’re currently in Berlin, Portugal, Los Angeles, Portland, New York, San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne, and Montreal.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
📍Financial Operations 📍Ownership of financial operations and treasury management (cash & digital assets) 📍Manage bank and custody accounts, ensuring appropriate maintenance and signatory authority 📍Calculate and forecast burn, revenue, other income and runway and accurately present current and future cash and token positions in real-time 📍Reporting and Compliance 📍Streamline operations and ensure best practices and regulatory compliance, in collaboration with Legal 📍Regularly report on cash position, liquidity forecasts, and counterparty risks to leadership 📍Establish and track core metrics that are essential to the financial health of the company 📍Lead and monitor the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes 📍Lead the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting and accounting policies and procedures 📍Act as a primary senior point of contact within the company for internal and external financial and accounting queries 📍Managing regular 409a valuations, working with the Board, fundraising initiatives, and strategic decentralization efforts. 📍Strategic Planning and Forecasting 📍strategic liquidity and financial planning, focusing on detailed cash and Zora digital assets projections to support the company's growth and strategic objectives 📍Develop forecasting models to predict liquidity needs and plan for asset value fluctuations, bearing in mind market trends and company goals 📍Prepare meaningful analysis for strategic business decisions and model financial situations in close collaboration with the leadership team 📍Provide insightful and quality financial advice to support the company's business decision-making 📍Cash and Liquidity Management 📍Align liquidity management, including cash flow optimization and liquidity forecasting, with the company's broader investment and financing strategies 📍Devise liquidity strategies to navigate the unique challenges of cryptocurrency assets and NFT, with a particular focus on Zora digital asset dynamics 📍Implement proactive liquidity monitoring and forecasting to manage crypto market volatility effectively 📍Risk Management 📍Establish and continuously refine risk management strategies to keep pace with the evolving digital asset markets 📍Assess and monitor counterparty risks associated with the company's financial partners and service providers 📍Conduct regular reviews of counterparty risk exposure and adjust risk management strategies as necessary
Qualifications
📍10+ years of relevant financial experience, with a strong emphasis on financial modeling and strategic planning. 📍MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred. 📍Extensive experience in FP&A, including tool implementation and process optimization. 📍Proven track record in credit analysis, cash flow management, and investment portfolio management. 📍Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex financial projects and initiatives. 📍Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
