Finance Manager / Controller

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🌍 About Hopae At Hopae , we're building the world's most trusted digital identity platform - private, secure, and built for real life. We believe identity should be in your control - not locked behind outdated systems or centralized gatekeepers. Our product, Hopae Connect, lets businesses verify real people across borders through a single API - no need to build country-by-country integrations themselves. Our technology powers instant, privacy-first verification across fintech, credentials, supply chain, and gaming - for IDV providers, e-signature platforms, and enterprises who need identity to just work, everywhere. Backed by top global investors, Hopae operates across Seoul, Paris, Luxembourg, and San Francisco , bringing together exceptional talent from over 10 nationalities. We move fast, think globally, and build products that define the future of identity. 💡 Why You'll Love It Here Global DNA: Work with exceptional peers across Seoul, Paris, and San Francisco High Impact: Build technology shaping the global trust and identity landscape Ownership Culture: No micromanagement - full trust, full accountability Elite Standards: Work fast, learn fast, and grow with world-class peers Inclusive & Respectful: 10+ nationalities, diverse perspectives, one vision Growth Mindset: Access mentorship, leadership visibility, and continuous learning 🎯 What You Will Do Most finance roles at a startup mean cleaning up someone else's mess. This one is different - Hopae's books are clean, our investors are global, and we need someone who wants to build something lasting, not just maintain it. As Finance Manager / Controller, you own the financial infrastructure of a company operating across four countries - with direct visibility to leadership and real influence over how we scale. Own the full accounting cycle - month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements that are always investor-ready Manage AP, AR, payroll coordination, expense workflows, cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury operations Maintain a clean, auditable general ledger across multiple entities and currencies Coordinate external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors across jurisdictions - ensuring statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance Build the financial controls, policies, and tooling (ERP, billing, expense) that the next 50 people at Hopae will rely on 🧠 Who You Are 5+ years in accounting or finance at controller, senior accountant, or accounting manager level - strong GAAP and/or IFRS foundation, confident owning a close independently Startup or high-growth tech background - you've built processes from scratch, worked across entities and currencies, and know what good looks like without needing a big team to get there Proficient with modern accounting and ERP systems, strong spreadsheet skills; self-directed and dependable in a remote, async, cross-timezone environment - based in Luxembourg Precise, organized, and a clear communicator - the kind of person whose work holds up under audit CPA or ACCA preferred but not required ⚡️ Fast Facts 💰 $6.5M+ raised from top global investors 📦 2.6M+ downloads of our sd-jwt-js library 🌍 10+ nationalities across 3 hubs 🔬 82 eID research projects completed 🌐 3 projects accepted into the OpenWallet Foundation 🎁 Benefits & Culture Unlimited PTO Remote-friendly work model Real ownership from Day 1 High-impact, global product Multicultural, respectful team 🧭 Interview Process Recruiter Intro Call (30 min) - Get to know Hopae Functional or Technical Interview (45 min) - Dive into your skills Culture Fit Conversation (45 min) - Collaboration & alignment Offer 🎉 Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role.

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