Gala
Chief Financial Officer
Gala, Greenbrae, CA
Gala
Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.
Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.
Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.
At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.
And this is just the beginning...
The Role
We are excited to announce we are looking for a strategic leader to drive the execution of Gala's financial strategy. The CFO will be a critical strategic partner to the executive team, responsible for leading the accounting, finance, and FP&A functions. This role requires a leader who can provide financial insight and drive business performance, ensuring the company's financial health in a fast-evolving market. The ideal candidate will have experience in the crypto industry, including blockchain technology, tokens, and options trading, and be capable of leading financial operations and strategy in a web3 environment.
We're looking for a Finance Executive to lead external relationships, forecasting, and planning. This role involves managing banking and investor relationships, market-making, and collaborating with various teams across Gala. A successful candidate is an intellectually curious and hardworking individual ready to help our company prepare for continued rapid growth.
We are seeking visionary business leaders with deep subject matter expertise and proven leadership experience to take our company to the next stage. The focus is driving new strategic initiatives, growing the existing business, including new and existing partners, and leading and managing teams. They will also manage their P&L. Most importantly, we need leaders who embody a "yes and" mentality, embracing challenges with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a drive to figure things out and deliver impactful results.
Responsibilities
#LI-Onsite
Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Employee Benefits
If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our positions. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country indicated by the job description without the need for visa sponsorship.
Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.
Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.
Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.
At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.
And this is just the beginning...
The Role
We are excited to announce we are looking for a strategic leader to drive the execution of Gala's financial strategy. The CFO will be a critical strategic partner to the executive team, responsible for leading the accounting, finance, and FP&A functions. This role requires a leader who can provide financial insight and drive business performance, ensuring the company's financial health in a fast-evolving market. The ideal candidate will have experience in the crypto industry, including blockchain technology, tokens, and options trading, and be capable of leading financial operations and strategy in a web3 environment.
We're looking for a Finance Executive to lead external relationships, forecasting, and planning. This role involves managing banking and investor relationships, market-making, and collaborating with various teams across Gala. A successful candidate is an intellectually curious and hardworking individual ready to help our company prepare for continued rapid growth.
We are seeking visionary business leaders with deep subject matter expertise and proven leadership experience to take our company to the next stage. The focus is driving new strategic initiatives, growing the existing business, including new and existing partners, and leading and managing teams. They will also manage their P&L. Most importantly, we need leaders who embody a "yes and" mentality, embracing challenges with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a drive to figure things out and deliver impactful results.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives and industry trends.
- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive team, helping guide critical business decisions.
- Lead and manage the accounting and finance team, including FP&A, financial reporting, tax, audit, and treasury functions.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Monitor and manage liquidity, working capital, and capital expenditures, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to crypto-specific financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Lead initiatives around tokens, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain assets, including financial modeling and reporting for these areas.
- Manage risk and compliance related to cryptocurrency transactions and implement best practices in crypto finance and accounting.
- Oversee market-making and listing activities, ensuring effective risk management and strategy execution in alignment with business objectives.
- Engage with investors, partners, and stakeholders to communicate the company's financial performance and strategy.
- Support capital raising initiatives, including equity and debt financing, and explore new avenues of funding in the crypto space.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and technology to support scale and operational efficiency.
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (CFO or similar), ideally within the crypto or blockchain industry.
- Strong knowledge of crypto markets, blockchain technology, and tokens.
- Experience with market-making and managing related financial risks.
- Deep expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, and treasury management.
- Proven ability to lead finance teams through periods of growth and scale, ideally in a high-growth tech or crypto environment.
- Experience working with stakeholders, including investors and board members, and presenting financial performance and strategic plans.
- Excellent understanding of financial regulations, particularly in the crypto space.
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, as well as an MBA or CPA, is preferred.
- Experience with DeFi, NFT platforms, and other web3 financial ecosystems.
- Familiarity with fundraising strategies in the crypto industry, including token sales, ICOs, and equity financing.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
- Excited by problem-solving
- Fearless
- Passionate and driven to work in an innovative environment
- Fascination and obsession with cryptocurrency, the market, and trends
#LI-Onsite
Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- U.S. based Employees receive unlimited PTO
- U.S. based Employees receive 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program and much more
If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our positions. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country indicated by the job description without the need for visa sponsorship.
Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.