Manager of Finance and Accounting

Overview

About ARIVE ARIVE is a privately held, founder-led, high-growth fintech company revolutionizing digital mortgage originations. We are hiring a hands-on Accounting & Finance Manager to own our financial infrastructure, manage accounting/bookkeeping duties, and support payroll & benefits administration for our growing team of 42+ US employees.

Role Manager of Accounting and Finance

Location San Ramon, CA (Hybrid)

Reports to CEO

Compensation $110,000 – $150,000

• Accounting & Bookkeeping: Manage the full General Ledger in Quick Books Online; own the monthly close, accurate coding, journal entries, and reconciliations (Bank, Credit Cards, AP/AR). Manage company cash positioning and short-term investments to optimize yield as well as monitor cash flow and working capital. Ensure GAAP-compliant entries and audit-ready books at all times.
• Revenue, Invoicing & Vendor Payments: Oversee invoicing, reconciliations, AR aging, and collections. Reconcile Stripe/Braintree deposits including fees, chargebacks, and taxes collected. Manage key vendor/supplier contracts and spend to find creative solutions that reduce costs.
• Taxes & Compliance: Coordinate timely federal/state/local filings with the CPA; maintain a compliance calendar (state nexus, licenses, registrations, insurance policies) and monitor/file/remit sales/use taxes as applicable.
• Payroll & Compensation: Ensure timely and accurate US payroll processing (Gusto) with strict confidentiality, including validation of benefit deductions. Calculate and process sales commissions and variable incentives. Oversee timely 401(k) remittances and annual plan compliance testing.

• Experience: At least 7+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting/finance experience with full General Ledger ownership and accrual accounting in a growing SMB (tech/fintech preferred).
• Education: BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master's is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert in Quick Books Online, Excel modeling, SaaS metrics, Gusto, and expense management tools (e.g., ). Comfortable using AI tools to automate routine workflows (e.g., data entry, reconciliation) for maximum velocity and efficiency.
• Trust & Discretion: You will handle sensitive data (payroll, expenses, invoices, accounting, cash) with absolute integrity.
• Location: Must be based in the Bay Area and able to come into the San Ramon office as needed for key collaboration and operational needs.

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses. Total compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience and skill set.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 401(k) matching.
• Hybrid work culture with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A supportive, inclusive, and high-performance company culture.

Note:

ARIVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.