Controller

Job Overview

About Ritual Ritual is building a sovereign, execution layer for AI, with our private testnet already live and running.

The Ritual chain is the first blockchain custom-built to support AI-native operations, designed from the ground up to enable a new class of applications at the intersection of crypto and AI.

Job Description

Our first product, Infernet, is pioneering new ground as the first solution to enable developers to access AI models both on-chain via smart contracts and off-chain, demonstrating our commitment to bridging these transformative technologies.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and wants to help shape the financial foundation of a next-generation technology company.

Oversee all financial operations and serve as the internal owner for accounting, treasury, and financial reporting, while coordinating execution with external accounting and tax partners.

Maintain robust internal controls over fiat and digital assets, ensuring proper reconciliation, documentation, and authorization processes. Manage company treasury , including crypto and fiat holdings, stablecoin liquidity, and vendor payments.

Monitor and report financial position , cash runway, and budget-to-actual performance for management and investors. Own financial systems and process design , implementing efficient tools for expense tracking, payments, and internal reporting.

Coordinate financial reporting cycles (monthly/quarterly/annual close) with external partners to ensure timely and accurate statements.

Key Responsibilities

• About Ritual Ritual is building a sovereign, execution layer for AI, with our private testnet already live and running.
• The Ritual chain is the first blockchain custom-built to support AI-native operations, designed from the ground up to enable a new class of applications at the intersection of crypto and AI.
• About the role We’re looking for a hands-on Controller to build and oversee our financial operations as we scale.
• You’ll work directly with the founders and leadership team to manage all accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions across both fiat and crypto assets.
• Manage company treasury , including crypto and fiat holdings, stablecoin liquidity, and vendor payments.
• Monitor and report financial position , cash runway, and budget-to-actual performance for management and investors.
• Support token operations , including warrant tracking, token vesting, treasury management, and coordination with token administration platforms.
• Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning for both fiat and crypto assets.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, ideally including early-stage startups or fast-growth environments.
• Experience managing or reconciling crypto transactions and digital assets (DeFi, tokens, stablecoins, etc.).
• Knowledge of AI or technology sector financial operations (e.g., cloud compute, SaaS, R&D capitalization).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to explain complex financial topics clearly.

Benefits and Perks

• The Ritual chain is the first blockchain custom-built to support AI-native operations, designed from the ground up to enable a new class of applications at the intersection of crypto and AI.
• You’ll work directly with the founders and leadership team to manage all accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions across both fiat and crypto assets.
• Manage company treasury , including crypto and fiat holdings, stablecoin liquidity, and vendor payments.
• Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning for both fiat and crypto assets.
• Experience managing or reconciling crypto transactions and digital assets (DeFi, tokens, stablecoins, etc.).
• Familiarity with crypto-native tooling.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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