FP&A Manager
PIP Labs
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 22, 2025
About PIP Labs
PIP Labs is a research and engineering company at the forefront of decentralized technologies, intellectual property (IP), and artificial intelligence (AI). As an initial core contributor to the Story L1, PIP Labs develops cutting-edge infrastructure and solutions that merge AI capabilities with sustainable ownership models, empowering IP holders, creators, and innovators globally.
The Role
This role blends classic corporate finance expertise with the dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment of an emerging tech studio—managing internal budgets while supporting external capital allocation to incubated ventures, contributors, and token-based incentive programs.
You will drive forecasting, budgeting, scenario modeling, and financial reporting while helping shape the strategy around token distributions, and ecosystem grants. This is an opportunity to influence the financial architecture of a foundational Web3 organization and contribute to the emergence of a new IP ownership model.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead core FP&A functions, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning across both fiat and token-denominated operations.
- Analyze and model token distribution plans, grant programs, contributor compensation, and infrastructure investments to ensure alignment with long-term protocol goals.
- Oversee external bookkeeping vendors and coordinate with external accounting firms to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Drive cross-functional alignment on headcount planning, resource allocation, and operational scaling.
- Build and maintain financial models that incorporate blockchain activity, on-chain data, and traditional business metrics.
- Prepare and deliver reporting packages to key stakeholders including the board, token holders, and strategic partners.
- Develop frameworks for evaluating the financial impact and return on ecosystem investments and partnerships.
- Collaborate with ecosystem contributors and community members to ensure financial transparency and accountability across initiatives.
- Improve internal financial systems and tooling to enable real-time insights and scalable decision-making.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus but not required.
- 4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, preferably in high-growth tech, crypto foundations, or ecosystem grant funding.
- Strong modeling and analytical capabilities, with a track record of driving strategic insights and decision support.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and aligning financial planning with evolving technical roadmaps and community priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to distill complex financial topics for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset and deep alignment with open-source values and the mission of decentralized innovation.
Why Join Us?
- Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of blockchain, tokenomics, and software innovation.
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values creativity and professional growth.
- Take on a high-impact role balancing traditional FP&A responsibilities with blockchain innovation.
- Competitive compensation and benefits designed to attract top talent worldwide.