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Finance and Operations Manager
Akash Network
Accounting & Finance, Operations
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Jul 25, 2025
Akash Network is the world’s first and only decentralized cloud computing marketplace, enabling any data center and anyone with a computer to become a cloud provider by offering their unused compute cycles in a safe and frictionless marketplace.
Created by Overclock Labs, we are a fully distributed global team of open-source developers, blockchain experts, and technology professionals working to build an open, sovereign, censorship-resistant cloud for everyone.
We are building the Supercloud — a decentralized alternative to AWS, GCP, and Azure — optimized for AI, ML, and general-purpose compute workloads at a fraction of the cost of traditional cloud. If you want to operate at the frontier of infrastructure, finance, and crypto, we’d love to talk.
About the Role
We're hiring a Finance & Operations Manager who will own the financial and administrative backbone of our business including: A/R, A/P, payroll, treasury, and HR ops. You will grow into a Controller role over the next 12–18 months. You’ll report directly to the COO/CFO and work closely with our service providers and global team.
This is a role for someone who is comfortable being uncomfortable, thrives on ambiguity, enjoys building structure from scratch, and is eager to operate in a crypto-native, frontier environment.
Responsibilities: Finance & Accounting Operations
- Manage accounts payable, vendor onboarding, and fiat/crypto payments
- Coordinate accounts receivable and collections
- Run and support bi-weekly payroll for both U.S. and international contractors
- Oversee treasury workflows including: cash tracking, wires, and operational wallets
- Conduct financial monthly close and reporting
- Maintain and reconcile internal financial records (crypto + fiat)
- Work closely with the Decentralized Cloud Foundation for cross-organizational efforts
Responsibilities: Crypto-Native Finance
- Track and document token activity, grants, and distributions
- Coordinate with internal teams on ecosystem incentives and rewards
- Understand and manage crypto-specific accounting and compliance risks
- Work with on-chain tools, wallet software, and crypto custody platforms
Responsibilities: People & HR Ops
- Partner with our internal HR system (Rippling) for:
- Benefits onboarding and renewals
- Employment documentation and verification
- Compliance and contractor administration
- Employee and contractor off boarding
- Maintain internal HR documentation
Responsibilities: Process & Systems
- Own and optimize workflows across QuickBooks, Rippling, Brex, Crypto Subledger, and other ad hoc systems
- Help implement automation and improvements across back office operations
- Create process documentation and SOPs for scale and audit readiness
Requirements:
- 3–6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations
- Familiarity with crypto finance and operations (wallets, tokens, on-chain payments, etc.)
- Strong understanding of A/R, A/P, payroll, and treasury workflows
- Experience with tools like QuickBooks Online, Rippling, and Brex
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving environments
- Exceptionally detail-oriented and process-driven, with strong documentation skills
- Excellent asynchronous communication (we’re a distributed team)
Nice to Have:
- CPA or progress toward certification (preferred)
- Experience with crypto accounting and tax (e.g., token comp, chain explorers, custody)
- Startup or DAO finance ops experience
- Familiarity with crypto tax tools
- Prior experience scaling systems and finance operations at an early startup or growth-stage company
Growth Path:
Within 12–18 months, you’ll:
1. Fully lead our internal monthly close, reporting, and audit prep
2. Formalize internal controls and compliance practices for scale
3. Fully own both fiat and crypto treasury operations
4. Grow into a Controller or Head of Finance Operations role
Who Thrives in This Role:
You’ll thrive here if you:
1. Are comfortable being uncomfortable
2. Love creating structure and clarity where little to none exists
3. Want to grow into a Controller or Head of Finance role
4. Believe in the future of open infrastructure and decentralized systems.