Finance Director, Push

Avara builds innovative products leveraging blockchain technologies. Avara's suite includes the Aave Protocol, along with the native stablecoin GHO, Lens, an open social network, and Family, a design-first mobile crypto wallet. Avara's vision is to build a people-powered internet that benefits all.

How you can make an impact:

Lead the Finance team's operations for Push, including management of financial risks, FX exposure, fiat & crypto-asset liquidity management, counterparty risks and managing daily cash flows

Lead oversight of treasury policies, processes, and controls to enhance asset utilisation and mitigate financial risk

Establish and maintain strong relationships internally and externally, and act as a key interface with regulators on finance-related matters

Collaborate closely with Group Treasury and the broader Finance function to align with strategies across the organisation

Act as a key point of contact for the Central Bank of Ireland on finance-related matters

Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting to the Central Bank of Ireland

Oversee capital and liquidity management in line with MiCAR prudential requirements, including monitoring of own funds

Lead oversight of robust governance frameworks, policies, internal controls and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices

Direct funding requirements and capital allocation strategies to optimise financial performance and capital structure

Direct financial planning, budgeting, modelling, product executive business partnering and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with the product's strategic goals

Oversee local and product-specific accounting, tax, and financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal policies

Support Push's transition to a pan-European CASP model by building scalable financial systems and processes to support increased transaction volumes

Evaluate financial implications of new regulatory requirements and strategic partnerships and counterparties

Collaborate closely with the board and executive team, providing accurate and timely financial and risk management reporting

Let's connect if you have:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CFA, ACA, or equivalent preferred)

7+ years of experience in finance, treasury, or related senior roles

Prior experience in a PCF role or equivalent senior regulated function, with previous approval by the Central Bank of Ireland or another EU regulator strongly preferred

Strong background in crypto, fintech, or financial services, with a deep understanding of blockchain, crypto-assets, and market dynamics

Strong understanding of prudential frameworks, including capital and liquidity management in regulated financial services

Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and treasury management systems

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across multiple time zones

Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, roll the sleeves up, and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Competitive salary and equity
• Regular team events and off-sites
• Medical coverage and pension
• Generous paid parental leave
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Work from anywhere
• Paid co-working space/desk