Business Operations Manager

Alpen Labs is a New York-based startup founded in 2022 by four MIT alumni. Our mission is to build universal rails for money by creating a scalable, private and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem. We're achieving this through cutting-edge innovations in zero-knowledge cryptography and offchain solutions, without compromising Bitcoin's fundamental principles. This endeavor is not just about technological advancement but a step towards a more resilient, free, and prosperous global society. Our current team consists of engineers and researchers from companies like Blockstream Research, Palantir, and Nethermind. We invite passionate individuals to join us in navigating this complex, yet rewarding journey towards redefining financial sovereignty. 🌏 Alpen Labs is a fully remote company with team members across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. We believe great work can happen anywhere and we’re building a culture that supports deep focus, high trust, and flexibility across time zones. --- ### About the Role We’re looking for someone who blends financial acumen with operational drive — a hands-on operator who can partner with Operations Team, COO & Leadership to run the business side of Alpen Labs as we scale from Seed to Series A. You’ll bring the discipline of finance and the adaptability of a startup generalist to build scalable systems for decision-making, reporting, and growth. **Key Responsibilities** **Finance & Strategy** - Partner with the COO and founders to build Alpen’s financial foundation through Series A: forecasting, burn modelling, and investor reporting. - Own day-to-day finance ops — payments, expenses, payroll, vendor management, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. - Develop the company’s first integrated financial model and help define operating metrics (runway, CAC, headcount efficiency, etc.). - Work with external accountants and legal partners to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting.

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