Fractional Director of Finance/Head of Finance

About Aztec Foundation The Aztec Foundation is a Swiss foundation dedicated to advancing open-source, programmable privacy for the decentralized web. We support the development of the Aztec Network - the first decentralized, privacy-preserving Layer 2 on Ethereum - and champion the research, tooling, and ecosystem that put privacy technology into the hands of builders worldwide. The Foundation contributes across protocol operations, technology, and commercial functions; funds cryptography research and public-goods projects; and administers grants to teams building privacy-first applications. Our mission is to solve one of the biggest barriers to mainstream blockchain adoption - privacy - while strengthening user freedom. The Role We are looking for a Fractional Director of Finance to lead the Foundation’s finance function end to end. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will own financial strategy, planning, controls, treasury, and reporting for a globally distributed nonprofit operating at the intersection of open-source software, cryptography research, and digital assets. This is a hands-on role for someone comfortable navigating the accounting and regulatory complexity of crypto-native operations, and partnering with leadership to steward the Foundation’s resources responsibly. What You’ll Do Own the Foundation’s financial strategy, annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, and translate mission priorities into a sustainable financial plan. Establish and maintain robust accounting, internal controls, and financial policies appropriate to a nonprofit handling both fiat and digital assets. Lead treasury management - including custody, liquidity, and risk management of crypto and fiat holdings - in line with the Foundation’s risk appetite and governance. Lead treasury token accounting, vesting/lockup administration and implementation and operation of token custody solutions Oversee month-end close, consolidated reporting, audits, and the preparation of financial statements to Swiss foundation and, where relevant, digital-asset accounting standards. Design and administer the financial operations behind grants and ecosystem funding, ensuring disbursements are tracked, compliant, and auditable. Manage tax, statutory filings, and regulatory compliance across the jurisdictions in which the Foundation operates, working with external counsel and advisors. Partner with the Executive Director and COO on financial modelling, scenario planning, and decisions on research funding, grants, and headcount. Report on financial health and controls to the board and key stakeholders with clarity and rigor. What You Bring 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership of a finance function (Head of Finance, Finance Director, Controller, or comparable). A professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) and deep command of financial controls, reporting, and treasury. Experience in a blockchain, Web3, or crypto-native organisation. Experience with digital assets and crypto accounting, custody, and treasury practices A builder’s mindset: comfortable operating hands-on in a lean, fast-moving environment. Strong judgment on risk, compliance, and multi-jurisdictional operations, with the ability to work alongside legal and tax advisors. Excellent communication skills and the ability to make financial matters clear to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. Alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values around privacy, open source, and user freedom. Nice to Have Experience standing up finance for an early-stage or newly launched entity. Exposure to international governance and cross-border tax structuring. What We Offer The opportunity to shape the finance function of a mission-driven foundation at the frontier of privacy technology. A remote-first, globally distributed team of world-class cryptographers, engineers, and operators. Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and location. Meaningful autonomy and a direct line to leadership and the board.