Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Sahara AI is a decentralized AI blockchain platform that prioritizes sovereignty and provenance of AI, ensuring security, equity, and accessibility for all users. Backed by top investors in AI and crypto, including Binance Labs, Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, Samsung, Matrix Partners, and many more, Sahara AI continues to push the boundaries of decentralized AI. Today, Sahara AI is trusted by 35+ leading tech innovators and research institutions, such as Microsoft, Amazon, MIT, Motherson Group, and Snap. Learn more at saharalabs.ai.

Our Vision

To create a future where AI is open, transparent, and accessible to all through democratizing access to AI resources and ensuring sovereignty of AI assets.

Our Values

Impact First, No Excuses

Think Big, Act Fast, Every Day is Day 1

Speak Up, Build Better

Integrity Always, Zero Compromise

Own it, Raise the Bar

Resilience Wins the Race

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to join as our first dedicated finance hire. In this role, you’ll help build out core finance processes, manage budgeting and forecasting, and provide financial insights to guide strategy. You’ll work directly with the leadership team and be involved in everything from investor reporting to setting up scalable financial operations.

Responsibilities

Core Finance & Accounting Operations

Establish and scale internal finance systems and processes from the ground up, including selecting tools, defining workflows, and setting up reporting and approval structures across multiple global entities.

Oversee and optimize day-to-day finance and accounting processes, including accounts payable / receivable, reconciliations, and expense management.

Manage payroll processes (in-house or through external vendors), ensuring timely and compliant payments across geographies.

Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Reporting

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the management team and investors.

Support investor updates and fundraising materials with clear, data-backed financial insights.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models at both entity and consolidated levels.

Track actual performance against budget, analyze variances, and recommend actions.

Partner with department leads across regions to optimize spend and resource allocation.

Compliance & Controls

Ensure tax compliance and timely filings in all relevant jurisdictions.

Implement and maintain internal controls, approval processes, and compliance policies.

Oversee audit readiness and liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.

Crypto & Web3 Financial Operations

Support treasury operations for both fiat and crypto assets, including wallets, custody, and transfers.

Track token-related transactions and related accounting implications.

Work with external providers to ensure accurate reporting and compliance for crypto activities.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years experience in similar corporate finance roles at global tech organizations

Strong understanding of FP&A, GAAP (and other accounting principles), internal controls, compliance and risk management

Proven ability to build, implement, and maintain corporate financial practices, processes, and operations

Exceptional communication and cross-functional partnership skills

Must be professionally proficient in English and Mandarin

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or equivalent qualification

Strategic finance experience

Relevant experience in the crypto space

What We Offer

🤖 | Shape the future of AI and Blockchain with a global team of industry experts

⚙️ | Work closely with pioneering AI companies and startups

💰 | Competitive compensation

🏥 | Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and vacation time

💻 | Opportunity for career growth and high impact