Director of Finance, EMEA

Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers who are passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the world. Today, Blockstream is the leading Bitcoin company, providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for enterprises, institutions, and individual Bitcoin users. We develop industry-leading Bitcoin self-custody solutions, Bitcoin-based financial products, second-layer scaling technologies, and enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure.

As Blockstream continues to scale its international operations, we are expanding our finance leadership presence in Europe to support growth, governance, and operational excellence across the EMEA region.

Blockstream is seeking a Director of Finance, EMEA to lead regional finance operations from our European headquarters in Lugano. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, treasury coordination, statutory compliance, and operational finance across the EMEA region.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the Managing Director of Europe, this role serves as the primary finance leader for EMEA and a key bridge between regional operations and global finance leadership. In addition, the role will collaborate on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis with the Corporate Controller (based in Montreal) and the VP of Finance & Investor Relations (based in Los Angeles).

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader with strong technical accounting foundations, regional operating experience, and the ability to manage complexity in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):

Regional Financial Leadership

• Serve as the senior finance leader for the EMEA region, partnering closely with the CFO, Corporate Controller and MD Europe on strategy, execution, and financial decision-making

• Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership on financial performance, risk, and resource allocation

Accounting, Reporting & Close

• Own EMEA accounting operations, including general ledger, AR/AP, payroll coordination, intercompany accounting, local tax and statutory reporting

• Lead and execute the regional month-end and quarter-end close process,
ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with global close timelines

• Act as final regional reviewer for statutory accounts, audit deliverables, and management reporting prior to global consolidation.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and alignment with Group GAAP / PCAOB reporting standards

FP&A, Budgeting & Cash Management

• Lead EMEA budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities in coordination with global FP&A

• Analyze actuals vs. budget, explain variances, and deliver actionable insights to management

• Oversee regional cash flow planning, working capital management, and coordination with global treasury

Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting

• Support revenue recognition analysis under IFRS 15 / ASC 606 for regional contracts

• Review non-standard contracts in partnership with Legal and global finance to ensure appropriate accounting treatment

• Assist with equity, intercompany, and other complex accounting matters as needed

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Serve as primary EMEA point of contact for external auditors, local statutory auditors, and advisors

• Support global audit processes, including PCAOB readiness and internal controls documentation

• Maintain strong internal controls and assist with SOX-aligned processes where applicable

Tax & Statutory Oversight

• Oversee regional tax compliance, filings, and coordination with external tax advisors

• Ensure timely completion of statutory accounts and regulatory filings across EMEA jurisdictions

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, manage, and develop the EMEA finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• Partner with HR and global finance leadership on hiring, org design, and capability building

Systems & Process Improvement

• Operate hands-on within current ERP and reporting environment, including direct system use where required

• Partner with global finance on ERP optimization, close acceleration, reporting standardization and automation initiatives.

• Identify and resolve data quality issues, manual workarounds, and process gaps across EMEA.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications):

• Proven experience leading finance or accounting functions in a regional or international environment

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and solid understanding of US GAAP

• Familiarity with multiple financial and regulatory regimes, including Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands

• Experience with revenue recognition, contract accounting, and multi-entity structures

• Demonstrated ability to manage audits, internal controls, and statutory compliance

• Strong business partnering skills and ability to work across cultures and functions

• Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on execution modes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)

• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred

• Big 4 or top-tier public accounting experience strongly preferred

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive finance / accounting experience, including leadership roles in international or EMEA regional organizations

• Languages: fluency in English and Italian; professional working proficiency in German, particularly in Swiss business contexts and French preferred

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in technology, financial infrastructure, or highly regulated industries

• Exposure to digital asset, blockchain, or crypto-adjacent businesses

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