Senior Manager, Affirm Bank Accounting (Controller)

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Posted Sep 28, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$185K – $245K/yr

Overview

This role involves serving as Bank Controller during a pivotal period of growth, as the bank is currently in its formation phase. You will report to the Bank CFO and play a key role in both the formation and operational build-out of the bank.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Bank Accounting operations: Oversee day-to-day operational duties for the Bank Accounting Team, including managing the G/L and daily operational flows.
  • Integrate accounting systems and processes: Ensure successful integration of accounting systems and processes into the broader organization’s systems and processes.
  • Build regulatory function: Develop and stand up 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
  • Manage financial reporting: Oversee all monthly reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, ensuring timely completion and submission.
  • Partner across functions while maintaining independence: Serve as a primary liaison with cross-functional teams under the Intercompany Program Agreement, while maintaining independent oversight necessary for a regulated banking entity.
  • Coordinate audit readiness: Work closely with external auditors to coordinate completion of the annual Bank financial statement audit.
  • Drive process automation: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to evaluate, improve, and implement tools that support accounting and reporting automation.
  • Support strategic analysis and projects: Manage other financial analysis and projects as required.
  • Build and develop the team: Build and lead the Bank accounting team, providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as the function is established.

Requirements

  • Accounting designation such as CPA or CA
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, or Treasury-related areas
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Experience building out 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 with strong critical thinking
  • Strategic, goal driven, and focused with a “can-do” attitude

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay grade: M
Equity grade: USA 10

Employees new to the organization 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 plus 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

Additional benefits highlights

  • Health coverage at no cost (100% of premiums for employees and dependents)
  • Monthly spending stipends for tech setup and health/wellness options
  • Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to buy stock at a discount

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Location

Remote-first with flexibility built in. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an organization office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles, the organization considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.

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