Senior Manager, Affirm Bank Accounting (Controller)

Overview

This role is responsible for building and leading the day-to-day operational functions of a bank accounting team as a bank entity enters formation and operational build-out. Reporting to the Bank CFO, the Bank Controller will help establish foundational accounting operations, integrate accounting systems and processes, and develop the bank’s regulatory reporting function.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the bank accounting team, providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as the function is established.
• Manage the general ledger (G/L) and daily operational accounting flows.
• Ensure successful integration of accounting systems and processes into existing organizational systems and processes.
• Develop and own a controlled regulatory reporting function to ensure timely and accurate preparation of required filings, including:
  • FFIEC 041 Call Reports
  • Part 363 Annual Reports
  • Federal Reserve reporting
• Oversee all monthly reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Serve as a primary liaison with cross-functional internal teams to ensure effective service delivery under the Intercompany Program Agreement while maintaining independent oversight required for a regulated banking entity.
• Coordinate with external auditors to complete the annual bank financial statement audit.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to evaluate, improve, and implement tools that drive accounting/reporting automation.
• Manage additional processes and functions, including financial analysis and projects as required.

Requirements

• Accounting designation such as CPA or CA.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance or Treasury-related areas.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience.
• Experience building and scaling appropriate tools and processes, and scaling an accounting team in a similar industry.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting.
• Proven analysis, cash management, and modeling experience.
• Extremely detail oriented and a natural critical thinker.
• Strategic, goal driven, focused, with a “can-do” attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay grade: M
• Equity grade: USA 10
• Employees new to the employer typically come in at the start of the pay range.
• Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage and dental and vision for you and your dependents).

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $185,000 - $245,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $164,000 - $224,000

Benefits include:

• Health care coverage (all premiums covered for you and your dependents)
• Flexible Spending Wallets (stipends for Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses)
• Time off (competitive vacation and holiday schedules)
• ESPP (employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares at a discount)

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Location

Remote-first role. Most roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment.

• For proximal roles: flexibility to work remotely, with occasional requirements to work out of an assigned office.
• A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Notes

• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates who need individualized support during the hiring process.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, for U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.