Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operations Officer

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates - Remote
⚖️ Finance & Legal Executive

Job description

Who Are We?

Decentralized Masters is at the forefront of DeFi education globally. In just two years, we have grown from a pioneering pair of co-founders to over 110 dedicated professionals. Today, we are recognized as one of the fastest-growing enterprises in the sector, with industry insiders predicting our evolution into a unicorn company by 2030. Operating on a bootstrapped model, we are on track to achieve an impressive $50 million in revenue this year alone.

Our Impact

While our growth has been remarkable, we take even greater pride in the success of our clients. To date, we have empowered over 3500 investors to break into the DeFi world. At Decentralized Masters, we don’t just offer education; we cultivate a powerhouse of knowledge combined with an engaging community, innovative technology, and a team of leading DeFi and blockchain experts. Our commitment is to deliver unparalleled resources designed for long-term success in the world of DeFi and Web3, ensuring our members not only safeguard but also enhance their financial future.

Our Vision

Our goal is to create the largest and most influential DeFi ecosystem the world has ever seen, starting with becoming the gold standard in DeFi education. This vision is ambitious, transformative, and poised to change the landscape of digital finance.

Are You Ready?

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of Web3 technology and education. Are you ready to be part of our vision to redefine what’s possible in DeFi and beyond? Apply below, and let’s explore this journey together.

Check us out here: Decentralized Masters

What will you be doing?

As Chief Operating & Financial Officer (COO & CFO) at Decentralized Masters, you will be instrumental in driving both our financial strategy and operational excellence as we scale globally. This hybrid leadership role requires a dynamic, strategic thinker who can balance high-level financial stewardship with the day-to-day operational execution needed to run a high-growth, remote-first company.

You’ll partner closely with the Co-founders and leadership team to refine our business model, optimize performance across departments, expand internationally, and prepare the company for future funding rounds, acquisitions, and unicorn-level growth.

MUST RESIDE IN DUBAI

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Drive the company’s financial and operational strategy in alignment with our ambitious growth objectives.
  • Act as a key advisor to the CEO and leadership team, ensuring long-term scalability and profitability.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of business systems, SOPs, and KPIs across departments.

Financial Management & Compliance

  • Direct financial planning, reporting, and forecasting across multiple entities.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax practices in the US, UAE, MENA, and other jurisdictions.
  • Lead fundraising efforts and manage investor relations, including private equity and venture capital engagements.
  • Manage cash flow, budgets, and treasury functions to ensure sustainable growth.

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Lead M&A activities, from identifying targets to integration.
  • Conduct due diligence, deal structuring, and post-acquisition operational alignment.

Operational Excellence

  • Oversee daily business operations to ensure efficiency, alignment, and performance across all functions.
  • Build and optimize processes in sales, marketing, customer success, and product to drive efficiency and quality.
  • Establish KPIs, monitor business performance, and implement improvements.
  • Develop and enforce policies that promote company culture, vision, and operational scalability.

People & Vendor Management

  • Lead and mentor cross-functional teams globally, fostering accountability and performance.
  • Collaborate with department heads to align financial and operational goals.
  • Manage vendor and partner relationships, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

What You Will Bring

Experience:

  • Minimum 7–10 years in senior financial and/or operational management roles.
  • Proven track record as a CFO, COO, or hybrid role within high-growth startups or scale-ups.
  • Demonstrated success with fundraising, private equity, and international expansion.
  • Experience in education, SaaS, fintech, or Web3 industries is highly advantageous.

Qualifications:

  • BSc/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • Strong expertise in financial forecasting, treasury, and risk management.
  • Knowledge of international corporate structures, compliance, and tax practices.

Skills:

  • Exceptional analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong operational acumen with proven process-building experience.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a remote-first, global organization.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Flexible 40-hour workweek
  • Unlimited PTO and flexible work schedules
  • Team off-sites and events
  • Fully remote work setup — join our global team from anywhere!

Are You Ready?

This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of Web3 education and finance. If you’re a visionary leader ready to drive our mission and help us achieve unicorn status, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join us in redefining what’s possible in DeFi and beyond.

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