Job Description
– Equity Partner – Location: Remote (U.S.) Jurisdiction: Global Minimum Commitment: 20 hours per week Department: Finance Reports To: CFO / CEO This is not a back-office role At Anime Universe, finance is not about closing books. It’s about Creating clarity in chaos Building financial infrastructure for scale Turning numbers into strategic decisions You are not here to “manage accounting.” You are here to build the financial operating system of the company . What You Put In Is What You Get Out This isn’t a traditional accounting role. This is financial architecture at company scale - systems, controls, operational visibility, and strategic infrastructure built from the ground up. As a Financial Controller, you’ll design and lead the financial operating foundation behind a next-generation entertainment company. You won’t just manage numbers. You’ll build the systems that make sustainable growth possible. Minimum commitment: 20 hours/week. This role requires presence, precision, and proactive motion. This is an equity partner role. That means: No upfront cash compensation Equity (shares) at principal creative contributor level (vesting standard) Future token-based rewards (pending legal clearance) Salary activates on revenue-based benchmarks Remote-first, async-native, and deeply autonomous Overview We are seeking a Financial Controller to design, build, and scale the company’s financial infrastructure, controls, and reporting systems . You will own Accounting integrity Financial reporting accuracy Internal controls Financial systems and processes Your work ensures: Leadership makes high-quality decisions The company is investor-ready The business scales with financial discipline What You’ll Own Financial Reporting & Close Process Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Deliver accurate, timely financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS (as applicable) Maintain audit-ready financial records Accounting Operations Oversee: Accounts payable / receivable, Revenue recognition, Expense tracking & Payroll coordination Ensure clean, consistent chart of accounts Implement scalable accounting workflows Financial Systems & Infrastructure Select and implement accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero) Integrate financial tools with operational systems Automate financial processes where possible Controls, Compliance & Risk Design and implement internal controls Prepare for SOC 2 / audit readiness Manage financial policies and governance Ensure tax compliance across jurisdictions Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning Support development of: Annual budgets, Rolling forecasts & Scenario models Track performance vs plan Provide variance analysis and insights Cash Flow & Capital Efficiency Monitor runway and burn rate Optimize working capital Support capital allocation decisions Cross-Functional Partnership Work closely with: CEO / CFO (strategy & capital planning), Operations (cost control & efficiency) & Product / Engineering (resource planning) What We’re Looking For 7-10+ years in accounting / finance roles Strong foundation in: Financial reporting Accounting operations Internal controls Experience owning or supporting close processes Familiarity with GAAP (or IFRS) Experience with accounting systems and tools Nice-to-Have Startup or high-growth company experience Experience preparing for audits or SOC 2 Exposure to SaaS, platform, or creator economy business models CPA / CA or equivalent certification Experience with multi-entity or international operations What Success Looks Like Financials are accurate, timely, and trusted Monthly close complete