Head of Finance & Accounting
Hivemind is looking for a detail-oriented Head of Finance to join our team. The Head of Finance will own the end-to-end finance function, with a particular emphasis on FP&A, strategic finance, accounting oversight, treasury management, taxation, and reporting across the management company, funds, affiliated entities, and broader group companies.
As Head of Finance, you will own and upgrade the firmโs financial architecture: building scalable systems and durable financial processes, driving operational rigor, and supporting strategic decisionโmaking. You will translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that help the firm make highโimpact decisions, while also mentoring and growing a team of bright accounting professionals. You will directly oversee the finance team, including Corporate Accounting and Fund Accounting, ensuring strong execution across both operatingโcompany finance and assetโmanagement finance. This role is perfect for those who are as comfortable diving into transactionโlevel data with their accounting team as they are crafting highโlevel financial strategy with the executive team.
What Youโll DoFinance, FP&A & Strategic Planning
- Partner with firm leadership on budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, and longโrange financial strategy
- Own the FP&A function, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, scenario planning, management reporting, and financial performance analysis
- Build financial models and scenario analyses that support investment activity, operational planning, and strategic initiatives, groupโcompany planning, and fundraising decisions
- Prepare clear, decisionโuseful financial reporting for the executive team, including performance versus budget, cash runway, liquidity, operating KPIs, and forwardโlooking financial risks and opportunities
- Support fundraising and capital formation efforts across the group by preparing financial materials, forecasts, diligence responses, and investorโfacing analyses
- Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, bringing both commercial judgment and accounting discipline to key decisions
Finance Operations, Accounting & Controls
- Design and implement scalable finance processes, controls, and operating procedures across the organization
- Oversee accounting operations across the management company, fund, and affiliated entities
- Manage monthโend close processes, reconciliations, and consolidated financial reporting
- Manage, mentor, and develop the Corporate Accountant and Fund Accountant functions, setting clear standards for accuracy, timeliness, controls, and continuous improvement
- Own key treasury and liquidity management processes across fiat and digital asset environments
- Support the preparation of and review fund financial statements, capital account statements, allocations, and waterfall calculations
- Coordinate capital calls, distributions, investor reporting, and supporting analyses
- Review LPAs, side letters, and governing documents to ensure operational and financial alignment
- Support audits, tax processes, Kโ1 preparation, and external financial reviews
- Coordinate with external administrators, auditors, tax advisors, payroll providers, banks, custodians, and other financeโrelated service providers
- Evaluate and improve the firmโs finance technology stack, including ERP, reporting, and operational tooling
- Help design, implement, and review finance policies and operational procedures
- Champion the use of AI and automation tools across the finance function, identifying opportunities to eliminate manual work, accelerate reporting cycles, and free the team to focus on higherโvalue analysis and decision support
Our Ideal Candidate
- 6+ years of professional experience in finance, accounting, fund operations, or related fields
- CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualification strongly preferred
- Demonstrated FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, management reporting, and scenario planning
- Strong accounting foundation, with the ability to review detailed accounting work, understand transactionโlevel data, and maintain high standards of financial control
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly as it relates to investments and alternative asset management
- Significant experience with fund accounting, preferably within hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, or other complex investment environments
- Strong understanding of cryptocurrency and digital asset operations preferred
- Experience working with LPAs and other investment governing documents
- Familiarity with audit processes, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices
- Experience running or overseeing domestic and international payroll processes
- Experience managing or mentoring finance/accounting team members, with the ability to set standards, review work product, and build scalable departmental processes
- Experience supporting senior leadership, boardโlevel reporting, fundraising, investor diligence, or capital planning preferred
- Commercial judgment and strategic finance orientation, with the ambition and capability to grow into broader CFOโlevel responsibilities over time
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quantitative accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Intrinsically motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fastโmoving, entrepreneurial environment
Compensation
$190,000 โ $225,000 a year
A wellโqualified candidate, based in New York City, can expect a base salary of $190,000.00โ$225,000.00. A standard offer from Hivemind Capital includes base compensation, incentiveโbased compensation such as discretionary bonuses or upside, and a highly competitive benefits and perks package. Offers are determined by a number of factors including (but not limited to) the applicantโs experience, skills, certifications, as well as internal equity among our team.
About us
Hivemind Capital Partners is a global investment group operating at the intersection of traditional finance and the onโchain economy. Founded in 2021, Hivemind allocates institutional capital across a diverse set of investment strategies, and implements technology infrastructure to help assets and institutions transition onto blockchain rails with discipline, durability, and scale.