Location: Hybrid model, with high in‑person interaction
Reporting to: CFO
About Crown
We exist to make money work better — removing friction to integrate the Brazilian Real into the blockchain economy without compromising trust, security, or regulatory compliance. We created BRLV, a digital asset fully backed 1:1 by Brazilian sovereign bonds, designed to serve as the secure settlement layer of the tokenized economy. We are backed by Paradigm, Framework, Valor, Norte, Coinbase Ventures, Paxos, and Ed Wible (co‑founder of Nubank). Our ambition: R$1 trillion in BRLV in circulation within the next 10 years.
About The Role
As Controller, you will structure and operate Crown’s financial and accounting routines in Brazil. This is a hands-on role — the first hire in the function — with ownership over:
- Coordination of external BPOs (finance, accounting, payroll)
- Treasury operations
- Accounts payable and core financial routines
- Administrative support
- Strategic partnership to the CFO
Key Responsibilities
- BPO Coordination
- Main point of contact for accounting, financial, and payroll BPOs.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, monthly close, payroll, taxes, and statutory obligations.
- Review classifications, reconciliations, and documentation.
- Prepare materials for audits and external stakeholders.
- Treasury – Brazil Operation
- Manage daily and projected cash flow.
- Maintain relationships with banks, custodians, and financial partners.
- Execute investments and redemptions under CFO guidelines.
- Oversee approval limits, controls, and internal policies.
- Accounts Payable
- Manage the full AP cycle: invoice review, classification, approval workflow, and payments.
- Oversee reimbursements, advances, expenses, and corporate cards.
- Ensure compliance and proper documentation.
- Administrative Support
- Maintain contracts, vendor onboarding, and corporate documentation.
- Act as an operational connector across finance, legal, HR, and operations.
- Strategic Exposure & Support
- Work directly with the CFO.
- Support planning, KPIs, management reporting, and special projects.
- Contribute to ERP implementation, automation, and control improvements.
Technical Requirements
- Approximately 6 years of total experience: ideally 3 years in a Big Four audit firm + 3 years in a tech, fintech, or VC‑backed company.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
- CRC certification.
- Hands‑on experience in controllership, accounting, finance, or audit.
- Background working with accounting/financial BPOs or external audit.
- Strong command of reconciliations, monthly close, cash flow, and AP cycle.
- Understanding of basic taxation (payroll, withholding taxes, indirect taxes).
- Experience with ERPs such as Omie, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Totvs, or similar.
- Familiarity with digital banks and financial automation tools.
- Fluent English (reading and communication with global partners).
Behavioral Competencies
- Hands‑on profile with strong ownership and attention to detail.
- Highly organized, analytical, and process‑driven.
- Clear communicator across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Proactive in structuring processes and implementing controls.
- Comfortable operating in an early‑stage startup environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience in fintech, payments, or crypto.
- Knowledge of IFRS/CPCs and financial accounting topics.
- Experience building controllership/finance structures from scratch.
- Experience integrating ERP, banking, and internal systems.
Work Model
- Hybrid model with significant in‑person interaction, especially in the first months.
- Flexible hours, focused on deliverables, close cycles, and business deadlines.
Why This Role Is Unique
- You will be the first controllership professional at Crown, helping build the finance function from scratch.
- Direct mentorship from a CFO with 15+ years of experience, including approximately 10 years in the CFO role.
- High exposure, rapid learning curve, and the opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the company scales.
- Chance to build the financial backbone of a company operating at the intersection of technology, financial markets, and the tokenized economy.
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