iveller

Cfo

I am excited to apply for the Chief Financial Officer position. With over 20 years of experience in financial strategy, capital markets, and operational leadership, I have scaled organizations from early stage to billion-dollar valuations while ensuring financial discipline, compliance, and sustainable growth.


I bring a proven track record in:

  • Financial leadership & growth – Successfully guiding companies through fundraising, institutional investor engagement, and global expansion.
  • Operational excellence – Building and leading finance, accounting, legal, compliance, and HR functions from the ground up across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Systems & efficiency – Implementing finance automation tools, integrating traditional and digital payments, and reducing costs through process optimization.
  • Strategic alignment – Bridging rigorous financial planning with innovation, enabling organizations to scale quickly while maintaining clarity and control.


I am eager to contribute by establishing robust financial frameworks, strengthening capital strategy, and building scalable systems that support transparency and growth.


Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background can contribute to your organization’s success.


Warm regards,


 Ilya Veller


 TG: @iveller


Experience: 6 years

Yearly salary: $240,000

Hourly rate: $0

Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States

Residency: 🇺🇸 United States


Experience

CFO
Gear Technologies
2021 - 2025
As a key member of the founding team, I overseen everything from forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation to treasury, compliance, and system automation that scaled a non-EVM Layer-1 from startup to $1bln+ FDV, securing a Coinbase listing. • Led full investors deal lifecycle, including pitching, negotiating, structuring, and closing. • Successfully raised $12 million in capital by securing investments from reputable institutional investors • Provided end-to-end solutions to optimize back-office operations, ensuring compliance, and financial clarity. • Worked cross-functionally across Fin / Ops, Legal, Compliance, Risk Management and Marketing teams. • Enhanced IT infrastructure, ensuring data security and compliance, supporting global financial operations. • Conducted precise monthly financial reporting, collaborating with external auditors to ensure accuracy. • Addressed investor audit queries, providing transparency on equity and token ownership and lockup periods. • Coordinated legal advisors in various jurisdictions to establish complex legal structures for our group. • Opened bank accounts in reputable jurisdictions, facilitating secure and efficient financial operations. • Designed and implemented a comprehensive compensation structure utilizing tokens to retain key personnel. • Reduced SaaS costs up to 30% by negotiating favorable pricing and fees while maintaining service quality. • Managed HR functions for over 70 contractors globally, ensuring seamless int’l operations and compliance. • Oversaw daily financial operations across diverse jurisdictions, maintaining financial integrity.

Skills

cfo
finance
operations
english