deanwalker

Financial Planning: Developed comprehensive financial plans, drafted budgets, and facilitated the implementation of tokenomics strategies according to each project’s white paper. Ensured new Web3 initiatives aligned with evolving industry trends and regulatory requirements. Financial & Transparency Reporting: Maintained the books and records for a portfolio of foundation clients (including Algorand, Aptos and Worldcoin), utilizing tools such as Cryptio, Xero, and QuickBooks. Prepared and distributed detailed financial statements and quarterly transparency reports to stakeholders, promoting accountability. Treasury Management: Managed multi-billion-dollar working capital and crypto-treasury functions for Web3 foundation clients. Optimized asset allocations and DeFi deployment strategies (e.g. staking, yield farming) to maximize overall portfolio performance while ensuring sufficient liquidity. Regulatory Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to complex cryptocurrency regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Filed annual statutory returns and compliance reports to relevant regulators well ahead of deadlines, maintaining full legal compliance for all foundation entities. Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborated with Boards of Directors, tax advisors, auditors, and other key stakeholders to deliver transparent financial reports and inform strategic decision-making (for example, during token sales and treasury allocations). Supported the Grants team by screening grant applications and performing analysis, helping to uphold effective and fair grant governance processes.

Entity Formation & Management: Prepared financial statements and investor reports for various alternative investment funds (including hedge funds and private equity funds) with an aggregate of over $500M in net assets under management. Global Fund Structures: Worked with complex fund structures across the US, UK, Ireland, Singapore, Luxembourg, and the Cayman Islands, ensuring strict compliance with US GAAP and IFRS international financial reporting standards. Project Management: Spearheaded multiple projects and coordinated with junior team members and audit teams to produce high-quality financial statements, all while adhering to tight reporting deadlines and regulatory filing requirements. Operational Processes: Implemented comprehensive budget-tracking for departmental P&L and ensured expenditures remained aligned with company objectives and approved budgets.

Led audit teams of 10–40 members on multi-million-dollar client accounts, managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance with IFRS/US GAAP standards, and meeting strict regulatory deadlines. Collaborated with audit committees and senior management on risk assessments, strategy, and governance processes to safeguard financial integrity. Conducted valuations of complex financial instruments (including derivatives and structured products), using tools such as Bloomberg to assess risk and ensure accurate reporting. Developed and maintained audit strategies, risk controls, and internal compliance processes across high-profile financial services clients. Mentored and coached junior auditors, helping streamline communication between teams and leadership—especially during remote work transitions.