Senior Manager, Affirm Bank Accounting (Controller)

Overview

This role involves leading the accounting function for a bank in its formation phase. As part of the operational build-out, the Bank Controller will help establish foundational processes, oversee day-to-day accounting activities, and develop the regulatory reporting function. The position reports to the Bank CFO.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Bank accounting team, including recruitment, coaching, and strategic direction as the function is established.
• Manage day-to-day operational duties of the Bank Accounting Team, including the general ledger and daily operational flows.
• Ensure successful integration of accounting systems and processes into the organization’s systems and processes.
• Serve as a primary liaison with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective service delivery while maintaining independent oversight required for a regulated banking entity.
• Oversee monthly reporting to both internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Build and maintain 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
• Coordinate the annual bank financial statement audit with external auditors.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to evaluate, improve, and implement tools that drive accounting/reporting automation.
• Manage additional 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 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 a natural critical thinking approach.
• Strategic, goal-driven, focused, with a “can-do” attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in establishing accounting and regulatory reporting functions during a formation or early-stage build-out.
• Background in process automation for accounting and reporting.

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, 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 highlights

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

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 office, and a few may be office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records are considered as required by law.
• The interview process includes accommodations for candidates with disabilities.