Finance & Accounting Manager - Finch

Job Title: Finance & Accounting Manager
Job Location: San Francisco, New York City
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/finch/f82c5e10-f151-41a1-8581-b07d14f247dc
Job Description: About Finch
We are on a mission to empower innovators to access the global employment ecosystem and connect the world's employers under a single API. To do this, we're looking for individuals who think about problems holistically and in-depth, who are relentlessly curious, self-starters, and determined to drive ideas from inception through to completion.

Finch is a Series B company backed by a fantastic set of firms, angels, and our developers including General Catalyst, Menlo Ventures, Homebrew, BoxGroup, YCombinator, Charley (1st business hire at Plaid), Sima (ex-Head of Biz Dev at Plaid), Henrique + Pedro (co-CEOs at Brex), Jeff + Wayne (co-CEOs at Digits), Immad (CEO at Mercury), Sam (CEO at Vouch Insurance), Karim (CTO at Ramp), and more.

About Our Team
We're a team of problem solvers who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We value velocity, curiosity, empathy, and diverse perspectives. Everyone on the team is excited about the scope of the problems we address and the potential impact our work can have on the global workforce. We realize that the value we provide comes with great responsibilities, and therefore make security and privacy our highest priorities.

We come from a diverse set of backgrounds and each member brings different skills to the group. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and potential will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns.

The Role
Finch is hiring a Finance & Accounting Manager to lead core accounting and financial operations as we scale. This role will partner closely with the founders, finance vendors, and cross-functional leaders to ensure our financial foundation is accurate, efficient, and future-proof. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and experienced in scaling finance practices in fast-moving startups.
What You Will Do
Own monthly reconciliation of revenue, billing, and collections, including coordination with bookkeepers and customers
Manage AR/AP operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and collections strategy
Design and implement automated workflows for collections and expense tracking
Select and implement AI tools to streamline various financial operations
Update the company’s financial model and forecasts based on inputs from Sales, Success, and other teams
Develop and maintain department-level budgets, and provide insights and reports to executive stakeholders
Maintain accurate financial records in our accounting systems and tools
Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and audit requirements in partnership with external counsel
Evaluate and improve internal financial policies and controls
Manage and optimize tooling across finance stack including Rillet, Brex, Mercury, Ramp, Glean, and Orb among others
Who You Are
3–5 years of finance/accounting experience
CPA preferred; audit background (e.g., Big 4 or similar) a strong plus
Experience in high-growth startups or tech companies
Strong understanding of revenue recognition, collections, and GAAP
Proficient with modern finance tools
Extremely detail-oriented and process-driven
Clear communicator who can distill financial data for non-financial audiences
Collaborative mindset with strong judgment and discretion