Founders’ Associate (Belgium)

Belfort
Belfort

Posted on Oct 18, 2026

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Job Description

This is a high-trust, high-impact role working directly with Belfort’s founders as both a strategic partner and the owner of our finance and compliance backbone. You will be our operational glue between Belgium & San Francisco, progressively taking full ownership of critical work streams while driving one-off strategic projects.

Responsibilities

Finance, Business Plan & Compliance Leadership

  • Own monthly/quarterly close, cash flow tracking, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and expense management across U.S. and Belgian entities
  • Manage tax, audit, and statutory filings; coordinate with external accountants and counsel in both jurisdictions
  • Maintain and evolve financial models, budgets, and the company’s business plan, including investor reporting.

    • Founder Leverage & Company Ops

  • Support running our operating cadence: leadership/team meeting agendas, OKRs/KPIs, board/investor materials, and follow-ups
  • Maintain company data rooms, security/compliance checklists, and policy updates (HR, travel, procurement, IT)
  • Help organize quarterly off-sites and other events

    • Strategic & Special Projects

  • Support/lead (select) high-priority initiatives — from go-to-market process to grant applications, partnership negotiations, brand/marketing & more
  • Conduct market, competitive, and technical research to inform strategic decisions
  • Coordinate recruitment/business development / PR processes

    • Qualifications

    Required:

  • 3–6 years of experience in finance/ops, consulting, investment banking, or founder’s associate/Chief of Staff roles
  • Comfort working across finance, compliance, and multi-jurisdictional corporate admin
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities with minimal oversight
  • Strong strategic thinking skills; ability to connect market, operational, and product insights into actionable plans
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English (and Dutch very nice to have)
  • A bias toward action, meticulous attention to detail, and a solutions-first mindset
  • Ability to work from Belgium

    • Nice to have:

  • Experience with Belgian and U.S. company administration (VAT, Delaware corp, stock option plans, 409A, tax & financial reporting)
  • Familiarity with and/or strong interest in deeptech, semiconductors, cryptography, or AI infrastructure
  • Tools: GSuite, Notion, QuickBooks, and spend management platforms

    • Applications

    Please apply through the application link for Chief of Staff

    (Note: For more general information, see main recruiting page)

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