Head of Finance Operations
What finance roles in crypto pay
52 salaries · our own dataThis role pays $301k-$361k, above the $140k median for finance roles in crypto on this board.
As Head of Finance Operations at OKX, a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, you lead global finance operations across 15 countries with a team of 30+ professionals. You own accounting, reporting, month-end close, financial controls, and regulatory reporting, while partnering with the regional C-suite on business strategy, exchange listings, infrastructure investment, and M&A decisions.
What you'll do
- Lead global finance operations including accounting, reporting, month-end close, financial controls, regulatory reporting, and local audit across 15 countries with accountability for quality, timeliness, and defensibility of all outputs
- Partner with the regional C-suite on business strategy, exchange listings, infrastructure investment, and M&A, providing financial analysis to support decision-making
- Own capital planning and investor relations, and manage external partnerships with financial dimensions
- Evaluate the financial impact of new products, new markets, and new licenses, including unit economics, capital requirements, tax and regulatory costs, and downside scenarios
- Build internal controls and risk frameworks that work across digital-asset custody and movement as well as conventional banking flows, ensuring SOX readiness and compliance with global regulatory obligations
- Own external relationships with regulators, banking partners, and payment providers that determine what the business can and cannot do in each market
- Standardize global finance policies, reporting architecture, and close and consolidation processes
- Sit on leadership committees at global and local entity levels, including boards and governance bodies where required
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional financial regulations and cryptocurrency market developments
What you bring
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Deep technical foundation in IFRS and US GAAP, with CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent certification
- 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in a cryptocurrency exchange, fintech, or financial services company
- Strong understanding of cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and digital asset accounting
- Expertise in financial regulations across various global jurisdictions such as NYDFS, MAS, VARA, MiCA, and FCA
- Proven experience with financial systems such as Oracle NetSuite and automation tools
- Strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Excellent communication skills and ability to operate across multiple jurisdictions and time zones
- Experience managing multi-currency operations and intercompany transactions
Nice to have
- An MBA or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience working at a crypto exchange
- Passion for blockchain technology and the crypto space
What we offer
- Salary of $300,533-$360,639, dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location
- Performance bonus and long-term incentives as part of the compensation package
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
- L&D programs and education subsidy for growth and development
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Various team building programs and company events
About OKX
OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, providing millions of users access to crypto trading and decentralized applications. OKX is backed by a Proof of Reserves and trusted by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. The company operates across multiple offices globally, united by core principles of We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done.
