Financial Operations Manager
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Job Summary
BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions delivering custody wallets staking trading financing and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013 we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies BitGo serves thousands of institutions including many of the industrys top brands exchanges and platforms and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider in the world. For more information visit.
This role will require being full-time onsite at our Palo Alto office to support collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving.
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on Financial Operations Manager to support and strengthen our finance operations within a fast-paced regulated environment. This role blends financial control treasury oversight regulatory coordination and cross-functional business partnership.
You will help ensure operational excellence across financial reporting liquidity management and internal controls while delivering actionable insights to support leadership decision-making.
This role is well-suited to a proactive operator who thrives in high-growth environments takes ownership and continuously improves processes.
What Youll Do:
Financial Operations & Reporting:
- Support the day-to-day finance function ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Contribute to monthly quarterly and year-end close processes.
- Support external audits and financial reviews ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
- Maintain accurate books and records including reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Strengthen internal controls documentation standards and compliance processes.
- Partner with business leaders to align financial insights with operational objectives.
Treasury & Liquidity Management:
- Oversee cash flow monitoring and liquidity management.
- Partner with treasury on forecasting and funding strategies.
- Support treasury-related initiatives to enhance capital planning and efficiency.
Regulatory & Accounting Partnership:
- Partner with Accounting to review accounting policies estimates and financial statement adjustments.
- Support regulatory readiness through strong financial governance and documentation.
Process Improvement & Strategic Projects:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scalability and automation.
- Collaborate with international finance teams to drive consistency and best practices.
- Lead cross-functional financial projects supporting strategic initiatives.
What Were Looking For:
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
- 5 years of progressive experience in finance accounting or financial operations including experience in a regulated financial services environment (payments banking fintech or digital assets).
- Strong understanding of financial reporting internal controls and operational finance.
- Experience supporting audits and preparing financial statements.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
Technical & Analytical Skills:
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- ERP experience NetSuite strongly preferred.
- Experience with finance systems such as Coupa FloQast Jira or similar tools is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights.
Leadership & Operating Style:
- Hands-on detail-oriented and accountable.
- Comfortable building and refining processes in evolving environments.
- Strong project management and prioritization skills.
- Effective communicator who collaborates well across departments.
- Able to operate effectively in regulated high-growth environments with competing deadlines.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in digital assets or crypto.
- Background in high-growth fintech or technology companies.
- Strong interest in the evolving digital asset ecosystem.
Why Join BitGo
Disrupting an industry takes vision innovation passion technical chops drive to deliver collaboration and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership craftsmanship and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the worlds financial markets.
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location the compensation for this role averages between $150000 - $175000 USD base salary. Equity an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined below are also a part of this roles package.
Here are some of the benefits* of working at BitGo:
- Competitive base salary bonus and stock options
- 100% company paid health insurance for employee partner and dependents
- Up to 4% 401k company match
- Paid parental leave Paid vacation
- Free commuter/parking pass
- Free custom lunches dinners and snacks
- Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
- Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
*Benefits may vary based on location
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
BitGo provides regulated custody, financial services, and core infrastructure for investors and builders alike.