Head of Finance

Summary

Join Ava Labs as Head of Finance and lead financial planning, risk management, and strategy execution in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. You will oversee daily financial operations, ensuring compliance and efficient handling of crypto and fiat transactions. Collaborate with various teams, including engineering, compliance, and HR, to align financial strategy with organizational goals. Develop and implement a robust performance management framework, and create engaging financial presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Continuously assess and refine financial processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in finance within the digital assets or fintech sector
• Proven track record in cryptocurrency management, international payments, and trading platforms
• A 'can-do' attitude capable of being scrappy and resourceful in a dynamic environment
• Able to make critical trade-off decisions and prioritize effectively under pressure
• Advanced financial modeling, analytics, and large-scale data management proficiency
• Deep understanding of P&L, balance sheets, cash flow management, and general accounting principles
• Familiarity with the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape
• Strong capability to identify financial opportunities and risks and develop responsive strategies
• Excellent communication abilities, demonstrated experience in a leadership role influencing cross-functional teams, high integrity, and the ability to work collaboratively
• You don’t wait for instructions
• You identify gaps, raise your hand, and solve issues before they escalate
• You never ask, “What do you want me to do?” - you propose a solution and own it
• You lead by example—setting standards, not just managing tasks
• You create leverage, not dependency
• Your team delivers with autonomy, precision, and speed
• You are a multiplier who eliminates drag, unblocks decisions, and ensures the team operates at its highest possible velocity
• Exceptional attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Demonstrates the ability to think critically and analytically, enabling effective problem-solving and decision-making under tight deadlines
• You are someone others can count on, especially in high-pressure situations
• When you commit, we can move forward with confidence
• Your consistency is a stabilizing force in a fast-moving environment
• You absorb complexity, solve problems, and reduce the burden on others
• If the team needs to carry you, this isn’t the right fit
• You deliver accurate, decision-ready outputs fast—remote work demands even greater urgency and clarity
• Like the best operators, you show up early, master the details, and never ship ambiguity
• In moments that matter, clarity and responsiveness turn challenges into wins
• We’re a team that shows up, especially when it counts
• You embody a no-excuses culture of precision, iteration, and data-backed decision-making
• This is where high standards meet high velocity

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, risk management, and strategy execution
• Develop sophisticated financial models and forecasts to guide strategic decisions across all departments
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
• Oversee the handling of crypto and fiat transactions, ensuring efficient payments and settlements through close collaboration with the treasury team
• Set up and improve systems for expense management, equity and compensation plans, travel arrangements, and accounts payable to streamline financial operations and enhance fiscal control
• Serve as a critical financial liaison among engineering, compliance, business development, product, marketing, legal, and accounting teams
• Work closely with People Operations and Human Resources to align financial strategy with workforce planning and organizational development
• Foster collaborative efforts to achieve financial and operational synergy
• Design and implement a robust framework for tracking and reporting key financial and operational metrics
• Collaborate with the Head of Business Operations and Analytics to proactively analyze trends and variances, address business challenges, and leverage growth opportunities
• Collaborate with the C-suite to prepare and present materials for board meetings and strategic updates
• Create visually engaging and digestible financial presentations that simplify complex information for diverse audiences, enhancing communication both within the company and with external stakeholders
• Continuously assess and refine financial processes and systems to increase efficiency and adapt to new business demands and regulatory environments
• Encourage creative problem-solving and 'outside-the-box' thinking to enhance financial strategies
• Play a crucial role in the organization's tax planning and compliance efforts
• Ensure that tax strategies are well-aligned with overall fiscal policies and comply with legal standards
• Collaborate with the legal department to review and approve the financial aspects of contracts and agreements
• Effectively communicate strategic financial insights and risks to the executive team, enabling informed decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• An exceptional academic background - an MBA from a top program or a high-performing undergraduate track record, is strongly preferred
• Experience in fast-paced startup environments is highly valued
• SQL or statistics experience is a plus

Benefits

Salary Range: $207,994 to $259,992