Director of Finance and Accounting
ARIVE
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Ramon • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting/finance experience with full General Ledger ownership and accrual accounting in a growing SMB (tech/fintech preferred).
- BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master’s is a plus.
- 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.
- You will handle sensitive data (payroll, expenses, invoices, accounting, cash) with absolute integrity.
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
General Ledger ownershipaccrual accountingfinancial modelingjournal entriesreconciliationscash flow managementSaaS metricspayroll processingcompliance testingdata-driven analysis
Soft skills
integrityoperational efficiencycreative problem solvingconfidentialitycollaboration
Certifications
CPAMaster’s in Accounting or Finance