Director of Finance and Accounting

Director of Finance and Accounting

Location: San Ramon, CA (Hybrid)

Reports to: CEO

Compensation: $120,000 – $180,000

About ARIVE

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

This is a strategic role for a "doer" who is comfortable driving financial records/strategy and overseeing the overall accounting functions that keep our business running.

What You’ll Do

• Own Accounting & Bookkeeping: Manage the full General Ledger in QuickBooks Online; own the monthly close, accurate coding, journal entries, and reconciliations (Bank, Credit Cards, AP/AR). Manage and optimize cash flow and working capital to ensure operational efficiency. Ensure we are audit-ready at all times.

• Revenue, SaaS Ops & Strategy: Oversee invoicing, reconciliations, AR aging, and collections. Manage key vendor/supplier contracts and spend to find creative solutions that reduce costs. Develop financial models and ad hoc analyses to provide data-driven insights that improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 10+ 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 QuickBooks Online, Excel modeling, SaaS metrics, Gusto, and expense management tools (e.g., Bill.com). 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.

Benefits

• 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.