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Finance Operations Manager

AT Circle
Circle

Finance Operations Manager

Remote

Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.

What you’ll be part of:

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence and High Integrity. Circlers are consistently evolving in a remote world where strength in numbers fuels team success. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

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What you’ll be responsible for:

Circle is looking for a Finance Operations Manager to join our Finance Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will lead efforts in designing, optimizing, and managing finance transformation projects to facilitate our company’s growth and evolution. You will work directly with Finance and cross-functional teams to enable the design and rollout of Finance transformation, finance automation and streamlining of core finance processes, international expansion and product roadmap enablement.

What you'll work on: 

  • Overseeing the project management & operationalization of finance transformation initiatives, including ERP system implementation and process automation.
  • Collaborating closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A teams to enhance core finance process enablement.
  • Leading change management efforts, including documentation and training for new finance systems and processes to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams, including Product, to ensure finance operational readiness for new deals and international expansions.
  • Assisting in scaling finance processes and system architecture to align with the company’s global growth and product strategy.
  • Assisting in the development and continued improvement of a project management methodology and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations initiatives, ensuring consistent tracking, reporting, and communication across projects. 
  • Cultivating strong relationships with team members and stakeholders to drive collaborative success across the organization.

You will aspire to our four core values:

  • Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities.
  • Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail.  
  • Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals. 
  • High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards.  You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance.

What you’ll bring to Circle: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related field.
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience in finance operations, transformation, or a related area.
  • Strong understanding of finance operations, including core finance processes, internal controls, and financial systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Proven leadership and change management skills, with the ability to guide teams through transformation initiatives.
  • A detail-oriented, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a drive to add value and improve processes continuously.
  • Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to change.
  • Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.

Additional Information:

  • This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

Base Pay Range: $130,000-170,000

Annual Bonus Target: 15%

Also Included: Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Circle has a discretionary vacation policy. We also provide 10 days of paid sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

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Job ID: 7625211002
Employment Type: Other