Manage finance, operations, and compliance at Veda Tech Labs, ensuring efficient processes and adherence to regulations. Oversee financial reporting, vendor management, and internal policies.
Veda Tech Labs is an innovative software development and DeFi strategy firm focused on building advanced financial infrastructure for decentralized ecosystems. We specialize in trading technologies, yield optimization, and strategic partnerships in the DeFi space.
Veda Tech Labs is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Director of Finance and Operations to manage internal operations, financial coordination, and compliance across our entities. This role will work closely with the COO to ensure the business runs smoothly across legal, financial, and operational fronts. From paying vendors and managing accountants to supporting state tax registrations and coordinating compliance frameworks, this role is integral to our ability to scale with structure and clarity. The ideal candidate is hands-on, process-driven, and comfortable working across multiple teams and jurisdictions. You’ll help implement policies across the Veda network, while ensuring that daily operations, record-keeping, and reporting are clean, timely, and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
- Finance & Accounting Coordination - Work closely with external accountants to ensure accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and reconciliations
- Manage incoming/outgoing payments, including invoices, reimbursements, vendor contracts, and service providers
- Track expenses, forecast cash flows, and support financial reporting for internal and investor use
- Ensure tax registrations and filings are up to date across relevant U.S. states and international entities
- Support cap table/token tracking, payment schedules, and internal funding flows
- Operations & Compliance - Collaborate with the COO to establish and document internal processes and policies across departments
- Maintain internal data rooms, vendor records, and operational checklists
- Work with legal and compliance partners to implement policies across the Veda ecosystem
- Support entity formation, state registrations, and documentation for international structures
- Coordinate team access to tools and systems (Gusto, Notion, banking portals, etc.)
- Legal & Regulatory Support - Liaise with legal counsel on contract execution, NDAs, regulatory filings, and compliance reviews
- Track obligations and deliverables from contracts and grant agreements
- Help ensure compliance with employment, tax, and financial regulations in relevant jurisdictions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 5+ years experience in operations, finance, or administrative roles at startups or tech firms
- Familiarity with U.S. state tax registration and filing processes
- Strong experience managing accountants, vendors, and legal coordination
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, with a high attention to detail
- Comfort with async workflows and remote team dynamics
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fintech, crypto, or DeFi sectors
- Familiarity with tools like Gusto, QuickBooks, Carta, and Notion
- Knowledge of international compliance and multi-entity structuring
- Exposure to policy drafting and cross-functional internal implementation
We’re a small, tight-knit team building the infrastructure that powers a new generation of financial products - on-chain, composable, and accessible to anyone. We believe the full potential of DeFi is still ahead of us, and we’re here to help unlock it. We also believe that great work comes from people who feel trusted, supported, and aligned with the mission. Here’s how we try to make that happen:
Health Coverage
We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. For international contractors, we work closely to ensure access to appropriate local or global health coverage.
Flexible Time Off
We don’t track vacation days. Take the time you need to rest and recharge—we trust you to manage your schedule.
Remote-First by Design
Our team spans time zones and geographies. We work async, with a focus on autonomy over micromanagement.
Parental Leave
Paid leave is available for new parents, whether you’re the primary or secondary caregiver.
Learning & Development
We offer stipends to support ongoing learning - whether it’s a course, a conference, or something else that helps you grow.
We’re not here to build just another crypto project. We’re here to make DeFi usable, scalable, and meaningful. If that excites you, and you want to work with a group of people who care deeply about what they’re building - we’d love to talk to you
Top Skills
Carta
Gusto
Notion
Quickbooks
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