Finance Operations Lead - Remote Global chez Alpen Labs

Alpen Labs is a New York-based startup founded in 2022 by four MIT alumni. Our mission is to build universal rails for money by creating a scalable, private and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem. We're achieving this through cutting-edge innovations in zero-knowledge cryptography and offchain solutions, without compromising Bitcoin's fundamental principles.

This endeavor is not just about technological advancement but a step towards a more resilient, free, and prosperous global society. Our current team consists of engineers and researchers from companies like Blockstream Research, Palantir, and Nethermind. We invite passionate individuals to join us in navigating this complex, yet rewarding journey towards redefining financial sovereignty.

🌏 Alpen Labs is a fully remote company with team members across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. We believe great work can happen anywhere and we’re building a culture that supports deep focus, high trust, and flexibility across time zones.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Finance Operations Manager to own the day-to-day financial backbone of Alpen Labs. This role is designed to ensure reliability and precision across finance operations, freeing up leadership to focus on long-term priorities. You’ll be hands-on with the details, ensuring our systems run smoothly and proactively solving problems before they become blockers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily finance operations including banking, contracts, payroll, and vendor coordination.
• Execute and maintain financial processes with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Handle administrative financial tasks, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Work closely with leadership to provide visibility into finance operations.
• Support the team with ad-hoc finance needs (invoicing, payments, reporting).
• Partner with external accountants, payroll providers, and banks.
• Bring curiosity and rigor to crypto finance workflows, supporting growth and product initiatives.

What We’re Looking For in You

• 3–6 years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or a related role.
• Strong operational execution skills, with attention to detail and a bias for action.
• Comfort with finance systems, contract workflows, and vendor management.
• Ability to operate independently and reliably without heavy oversight.
• Comfortable doing hands-on execution, from payroll checks to contract admin.
• Bonus: Knowledge of crypto finance or experience supporting blockchain-based products.
• Bonus: Prior experience in a startup or scaling company environment.

This is a role for someone who thrives on getting things done, making financial systems run seamlessly, and taking ownership of operational details.

Option 2: Senior Finance Operations Lead

Alpen Labs is a New York-based startup founded in 2022 by four MIT alumni. Our mission is to build universal rails for money by creating a scalable, private and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem. We're achieving this through cutting-edge innovations in zero-knowledge cryptography and offchain solutions, without compromising Bitcoin's fundamental principles.

This endeavor is not just about technological advancement but a step towards a more resilient, free, and prosperous global society. Our current team consists of engineers and researchers from companies like Blockstream Research, Palantir, and Nethermind. We invite passionate individuals to join us in navigating this complex, yet rewarding journey towards redefining financial sovereignty.

🌏 Alpen Labs is a fully remote company with team members across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. We believe great work can happen anywhere and we’re building a culture that supports deep focus, high trust, and flexibility across time zones.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Finance Operations Lead to take full ownership of Alpen Labs’ financial operations. In this role, you’ll design and manage the systems that keep our financial engine running, while ensuring operational resilience and compliance. You’ll have the autonomy to optimize processes, manage external partners, and bring crypto-finance expertise to support the company’s growth and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance operations including banking, contracts, payroll, and compliance.
• Build and scale processes for financial reporting, reconciliation, and controls.
• Ensure vendor, banking, and payroll systems are reliable and optimized.
• Proactively identify risks and implement controls to safeguard financial integrity.
• Partner with leadership to provide strategic visibility into operational finance.
• Bring crypto finance expertise to support product development and future growth.
• Lead coordination with auditors, accountants, and external advisors.
• Mentor and guide junior team members or external contractors where relevant.

What We’re Looking For in You

• 6–10 years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or financial management.
• Proven track record of independently managing finance operations in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Strong process-builder with the ability to balance precision and speed.
• Comfort overseeing payroll, banking, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Crypto finance experience (preferred) or deep interest in blockchain-based finance.
• High ownership mindset — you see around corners and ensure the finance engine runs without needing direct oversight.
• Bonus: Prior experience building finance ops in a scaling or crypto-native company.

This is a role for someone who can run finance operations end-to-end, freeing leadership to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring the company’s financial systems are rock-solid.