Financial Operations & Accounting Analyst

RIVR is a Swiss robotics company pioneering Physical AI and robotic solutions to revolutionize last-mile delivery, giving 1 human the power of 1000. Through the combination of artificial neural networks and innovative robot designs with wheels and legs, RIVR aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in last-mile delivery. Founded as Swiss-Mile, the company rebranded to RIVR in 2025 to better reflect its mission of driving the future of intelligent robotics. Join our innovative team, renowned for pioneering robotic design and neural network applications in robotics that improve environmental understanding and decision-making. With a robust research foundation and notable contributions from ETH Zurich, we are leaders in translating artificial intelligence and robotics into practical, real-world applications.

RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.

Job Description

As the Financial Operations & Accounting Analyst, you will be the backbone of RIVR's transactional accuracy and financial organization. Reporting to the leadership team, you will be primarily responsible for executing daily financial operations, including accounts payable, expense management, and ensuring meticulous preparation for our external accountants. This is a crucial role for a detail-obsessed and process-driven professional who will ensure RIVR’s books are clean and compliant as we scale internationally.

At RIVR, we’re a fast developing and fast growing team; as such we’re looking for a person to grow with us and expand their scope as we expand around the globe. This role will have room to grow into financial budgeting, forecasting and modeling, as well as helping us navigate the complexities of developing, manufacturing, operating and selling around the world.

What you’ll be doing:
• Accounts Payable (AP) Ownership: Partner with our accounting firm to process all supplier invoices, including verification, cost coding, obtaining internal approvals, and ensuring timely payment processing.
• Expense Management: Administer the corporate expense reporting system (e.g., dedicated platform), ensuring employee submissions are compliant with policy and processed for timely reimbursement.
• Bookkeeping & Audit Support: Serve as the main point of contact for our external accounting firm. Prepare and submit organized documentation for monthly and quarterly closing and financial reviews.
• Transaction Reconciliation: Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure compliance and accuracy and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Financial Filing: Maintain and optimize the digital and physical archives for all financial documents (invoices, contracts, receipts) to ensure audit-readiness.
• Compliance & Systems: Assist in gathering documentation for tax filings, regulatory reporting, and maintaining organized financial records in our chosen systems.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Existing business process tools as well as new analytical capabilities allow for greater streamlining and scaling of the financial operation of the business. Partner with our ERP implementation team and external vendors to lead development and implementation.

What you must have:
• 2+ years of dedicated professional experience in an accounting support, accounts payable, or finance role, or a relevant equivalent degree.
• Understanding of Accounts Payable (AP) processing and experience working with bookkeeping principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy; you must thrive in a role where precision is paramount.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage high-volume transactional tasks, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Fully fluent in English (written and verbal).

Get some bonus points :
• Familiarity with Swiss and international (GAAP & IFRS) accounting standards.
• Experience with the international payment process, particularly EU, USA, and PRC.
• Proficiency with modern accounting software (e.g., Abacus) or specialized AP automation tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, or similar).
• Familiarity with Financial modeling (excel) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
• Working proficiency in German.

RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.