Senior Finance Analyst

About Acorns

Acorns is on a mission to protect and improve the financial wellbeing of everyday people, starting with simple micro-investing. The company is guided by a set of core values: lead with heart, make bold decisions, always build trust, never stop growing, and find a way. These principles shape how the team works and how it serves families with tools to build wealth.

Role Summary

Acorns is looking for a driven Senior Finance Analyst to strengthen strategic and financial decisions across the business. In this position, you will partner closely with the VP of Accounting, Finance and Treasurer and collaborate with teams across product, engineering, marketing, legal, and operations. This is a remote-first role, with optional office access in Irvine, California and New York, New York.

What You'll Do

• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s product, business model, and financial outlook by immersing yourself in the organization.
• Provide product managers and functional leaders with monthly business trend insights.
• Contribute to short- and long-range planning, financial reporting, KPI variance analysis, and strategic projects.
• Design, maintain, and improve financial models for annual budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated cash flow planning.
• Create KPI frameworks, assess product-line results, and support decisions related to go-to-market planning, partnership discussions, and potential M&A opportunities.
• Prepare concise, clear presentations that communicate findings to senior stakeholders.

What You Need

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, or another quantitative discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an industry role involving financial modeling, such as investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Strong analytical ability with experience working through complex models, interpreting raw data, and forming practical conclusions.
• Excellent organization, efficiency, and a meticulous approach to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well across multiple teams.
• A hands-on, collaborative mindset suited to a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong ownership, self-direction, and pride in the quality of your work.
• High ethical standards, credibility, authenticity, and integrity.
• Ambition to help launch impactful products and deliver with precision.
• A belief that your work contributes to a broader life mission.
• Optimism about creating positive societal change.
• Genuine interest in Acorns’ mission and values.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay along with stock options.
• A full benefits package for employees and their families.
• Flexible work location, flexible hours, and paid time off.
• 401(k) matching.
• Monthly Acorns account contribution and a GoHenry account for family use.
• Mindfulness and financial wellness resources, including Headspace and Addition Wealth.
• Ongoing career development through training sessions, development planning, check-ins, and online learning tools.
• Leadership development through the Roots Leadership Program for emerging leaders.
• Community week onsite gatherings and virtual events.
• A talented, mission-driven team focused on meaningful work.
• The chance to help build something new and tackle major societal challenges.

Compensation

The starting base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $135,000 per year. The total package may also include a sign-on bonus, equity grants, discretionary cash bonuses, and benefits such as medical coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick leave, and parental leave. Final pay may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Employment Terms

This is an at-will position. The company may change base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on factors such as individual performance, team or company performance, and market conditions.

Work Authorization

Acorns uses E-Verify to verify work eligibility for newly hired employees. More information is available from the federal E-Verify program.