Financial Controller (Audit and Compliance) – Crypto / Fintech

We are an international group operating across fintech, crypto, and education
businesses, managing multiple regulated and non-regulated entities across
Europe and Canada.
We are looking for a high-level Financial Controller to establish and operate an
independent internal audit and control function across the group.
This is a hands-on, investigative role focused on accuracy, transparency, and
risk detection not bookkeeping.
 

🔹 Key Responsibilities
· Conduct monthly deep audits across 10+ entities (operational + holding
companies)
· Verify timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting across all projects
· Identify and resolve:
o Double bookings
o Misallocations between entities
o Missing or delayed reports
· Cross-check bank statements, internal reports, and balances (40+
accounts incl. banking and payment providers)
· Review client settlements and transaction flows (1000+ monthly
transactions)
· Detect irregularities, inconsistencies, or potential misuse of funds
· Perform independent verification of reserves and balances
· Build and implement audit checklists, control systems, and reporting
structures
· Report findings directly to CEO and project-level leadership
· Escalate critical issues and provide clear recommendations for
improvement
 

🔹 Environment & Complexity
· Monthly volume: ~$7M+
· 1000+ monthly transactions (fiat & crypto)
· 40+ financial accounts (banks, PSPs, card processors)

· Multi-jurisdiction structure (Canada, UK, Ireland, Lithuania, Czech
Republic, Slovakia, others)
· Regulated activities including MSB and VASP operations
· Current infrastructure: Excel-based, no centralized system (to be
improved)
 

🔹 Requirements
· Strong experience in financial controlling, audit, or forensic accounting
· Background in fintech / crypto (mandatory)
· Hands-on experience with:
    Crypto flows (on-chain / off-chain)
    Exchanges, wallets, or transaction reconciliation
· Experience with multi-entity structures and cross-border operations
· Ability to work independently and challenge existing processes
· High attention to detail with a risk-oriented mindset
· Fluent in English
 

🔹 Working Model
· Part-time (minimum 4–5 hours per day, ~80–100 hours/month)
· Fully remote
· Flexible structure, but consistent daily involvement is required
· Direct communication with leadership
· Combination of written reports and review calls
 

🔹 Deliverables
Over time, the role will establish and maintain:
· Monthly audit reports
· Full error and inconsistency logs
· Fraud / risk flags
· Balance and reserve verification reports
· Ongoing process improvement recommendations
 

🔹 Compensation
· Starting from $2,100 / month (part-time)
· Performance-based increases based on capability and impact
· Additional bonuses tied to:

o Successful implementation of audit systems
o Identification of critical issues
o Measurable improvements in financial control
 

🔹 What We Are Looking For
This role is not for a traditional accountant.
We are looking for someone who:
· Thinks independently
· Questions numbers and processes
· Is comfortable working in complex, imperfect environments

· Can detect problems others overlook