CANDY is hiring a

Web3 VP, Finance

ABOUT US!

At Candy Digital, we're driven by a single question: How can Web3 technology revolutionize the world of collectibles?

Our mission is to take the passion of being a devoted fan and elevate it to new heights by building a fully immersive digital storefront where fans can buy, sell, and trade their digital collectibles with unique, gamified experiences behind each engagement.

We're proud to have the support of some of the top leaders in the Web3 space, including Galaxy Digital, ConsenSys Mesh, and Palm. These partners are revolutionizing how we invest in, build, and interact with digital collectibles. We're excited to work alongside them to create next-generation experiences that deepen fan engagement and connect people to their passions.

Candy is headquartered in New York City, with a hybrid work environment that thrives on community and inclusivity. Led by innovators across the industry, we foster a culture of meaningful engagement and impactful change, always striving to bring enthusiasts closer to the field and re-envision the world of collectibles.

Fandom, reimagined.

SO YOU WANT TO JOIN CANDY?

We are currently hiring for a VP of Finance as part of our growing executive team here at Candy. In this role, you and your team will be leading all finance related activities to the business and managing external partnerships and investors relationships as we continue to grow.

In this role, you will be a key member of the HQ leadership team and will report to the CEO. The VP of Finance will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports, define and develop core finance, accounting and risk management processes and provide rigorous financial planning, analysis and advice to support the growth of the business. We are looking for a leader who will bring creative and agile practices in strategic planning and analysis, accounting operations, and financial management, but most importantly, will take an active role in supporting the daily growth of our company. This role requires the ability to provide well reasoned and articulated recommendations to the executive and operational leadership teams.

We are searching for creative minds that are excited to take on challenges in the immediate while providing vision to the future. We want builders, innovators, and those that can not only think outside the box but collaborate outside the box.

AS OUR MOST VALUABLE PLAYER, YOU WILL...

• Develop and own all aspects of the company’s financial planning and analysis, forecasting, accounting, strategic finance, and reporting with a focus on strategic decision-making as well as tactical day-to-day delivery
• Lead financial planning and analysis to provide strategic decision support and recommendations to company leadership
• Manage budgeting and planning, cost management, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting; own the financial model across multiple products and product lines
• Generate financial models and forecasts; monitor core performance metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and communicate these across the business
• Collaborate with team leaders to strategize and define team budgets, hiring plans, and other key performance indicators
• Develop and leverage a deep understanding of the key drivers of the various business levers; help drive strategic and operational initiatives as the business grows and scales
• Own and lead the monthly accounting close and reporting process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Manages all aspects of the annual audit, tax return preparation, indirect cost allocation plan, and other filings as needed
• Work in conjunction with product and engineering to develop on-chain and off-chain market transaction tracking for royalty reconciliation and reporting with premium IP licensors
• Build financial and operational controls over ledgers, third-party custody providers, crypto wallets, and other critical processes
• Provides strategic management and oversight of the payroll and employee benefits functions

WHO ARE YOU?

• You have a bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or similar field required.
• You have Certified Public Accountant designation and/or MBA preferred.
• You have five or more years’ experience as VP, Finance, CFO, or equivalent, preferably in an organization with a budget of at least $10 million.
• You have comprehensive knowledge of product accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Blockchain and crypto experience a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• You have experience with employee benefits management.
• You have knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.

Why Candy?

• Our People. You will work with the top players who are the most enterprising, fun, encouraging, and innovative heads and teams. Aka, people you can be proud to work with!
• Our Mission. We are building something great, and the finest things we create will make the world a better place. Our goal is to deepen our relationship through experiences with fans and collectors globally.
• Perks. Our team-based culture provides the foundation for people to do their most incredible work and constantly learn and grow. We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, stock options, health coverage, and unlimited vacation. Given that we’re an early-stage startup, our benefits package continues to evolve as we do. Your ideas and suggestions matter to us!

Our Investors and Partners.

• Galaxy Digital is a leading player in the digital asset space, offering cutting-edge investment banking, trading, and asset management services that revolutionize how people invest in digital assets.
• ConsenSys Mesh is a game-changing platform that empowers developers to build decentralized applications and solutions on the Ethereum blockchain network that will shape the future of the web.
• The Palm Network is an Ethereum-compatible sidechain, built to serve as the foundation of a new scalable and sustainable ecosystem for NFTs. It is designed by, and for, Ethereum developers and features low gas costs and fast transaction finality.

Our Core Values.

• Trust. We safeguard the goal. We believe we will only succeed if we earn trust – the trust of our people, the trust of our customers, trust of our partners. We will achieve and keep faith at all times.
• Innovation. We dream big. We’re endlessly curious and constantly searching for the best, the better, and the never-before imagined.
• Excellence. We take big swings. We have high expectations of ourselves in everything we do.
• Grit. We drive past the finish line until the last second. Giving up is not an option. We will always find a way.
• Inclusion. We are team players, and we are in it together. Diverse thinking comes from different thinkers, and we need all perspectives to come together and win.
• Authenticity. We are the real deal and always authentic in what we create, our dealings with others, and who we are as human beings.
• Accountability. We carry the ball. We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards. We will be fair and honest and take responsibility for our actions.

Total Compensation Range (Base + Equity): 225k-315k per year

Our compensation package currently breaks down into a base salary and an equity component for all employees. The candidate’s seniority and the evaluations made of that candidate during the interview determine compensation.

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