TRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company committed to fighting crime and creating a safer world. By leveraging blockchain data, threat intelligence, and advanced analytics, our products empower governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses to combat illicit activity and global security threats. At TRM, you'll join a mission-driven, fast-paced team made up of experts in law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence, tackling complex global challenges daily. Whether analyzing blockchain data, developing cutting-edge tools, or collaborating with global organizations, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
As the Head of Strategic Finance, you will be a senior leader shaping TRM’s trajectory during a period of rapid growth. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will build and lead a high-performing Strategic Finance team responsible for enabling TRM’s continued success through rigorous planning, analysis, and decision-making support. You will drive our company-wide financial planning processes, partnering with executives to align resource allocation with strategic priorities. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence decisions across the entire business, from Product to Sales to G&A, and to engage closely with our Board and investors.
The impact you will have:
- Own and lead TRM’s long-range (multi-year), annual, and quarterly planning cycles in close collaboration with executive leadership
- Build and scale a high-performing Strategic Finance team that acts as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support corporate strategy, scenario planning, and key investments
- Establish and continuously improve processes and systems for forecasting, performance reporting, and budget management
- Define, track, and analyze key business metrics; deliver insights that influence strategic decisions and improve financial outcomes
- Play a critical role in M&A, capital markets, and investor relations
What we’re looking for:
- 8–10+ years of experience across investment banking, private equity, consulting, venture capital, or strategic finance at a high-growth tech company
- At least 2+ years in leadership roles, with a proven ability to hire, manage, and develop high-performing teams
- Passion for building and leading a world-class finance function at a high-growth technology business
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration preferred; MBA a plus
- Expert-level financial modeling skills and a strong grasp of GAAP financial statements
- Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills
- Demonstrated success influencing executive teams and investors through data-driven insights
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments; startup experience strongly preferred
Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The compensation details listed in this posting reflect the US base salary only.
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
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- The estimated base salary range for this role is $220,000 - $240,000
- Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan.
- Please note – we factor in the different costs for geographies outside the United States.
Leadership Principles
Our LPs are foundational elements of our strategy, guiding how we make decisions, how we treat each other, and how we behave day-to-day.
- Impact-Oriented Trailblazer – We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability.
- Master Craftsperson – We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership.
- Inspiring Colleague – We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.
Accelerate your Career
Join a mission-driven team of industry leaders and make a real-world impact—disrupting terrorist networks, recovering stolen funds, and more. At TRM, you will:
- Work alongside top experts and learn every day.
- Embrace a growth mindset with development opportunities tailored to your role.
- Take on high-impact challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Thrive as a Global Team
As a remote-first company, TRM Labs is built for global collaboration.
- We cultivate a strong remote culture through clear communication, thorough documentation, and meaningful relationships.
- We invest in offsites, regional meetups, virtual coffee chats, and onboarding buddies to foster collaboration.
- By prioritizing trust and belonging, we harness the strengths of a global team while staying aligned with our mission and values.
Join our mission!
We’re looking for team members who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and love building from the ground up. TRM is remote-first, with an exceptionally talented global team. If you enjoy solving tough problems and seeing your work make a difference for billions of people, we want you here. Don’t worry if your experience doesn’t perfectly match a job description— we value passion, problem-solving, and unique career paths. If you’re excited about TRM’s mission, we want to hear from you.
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