Senior Manager, Affirm Bank Accounting (Controller)

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational duties of the bank accounting team, including managing the general ledger (G/L) and daily operational flows.
• Ensure successful integration of accounting systems and processes into the broader organization’s systems and processes.
• Build and develop the regulatory reporting function.
• Build and lead the bank accounting team, providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as the function is established.
• Serve as a primary liaison with cross-functional teams under the Intercompany Program Agreement while maintaining the independent oversight required for a regulated banking entity.
• Oversee all monthly reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Prepare and support required regulatory filings, including FFIEC 041 Call Reports, Part 363 Annual Reports, and Federal Reserve reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support completion of 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 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 the 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

• None 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.

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

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include:

• Equity rewards
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
• Benefits including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision 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)

Location

Remote-first organization. The majority of roles are remote and may be worked almost anywhere within the country of employment. Proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely but may occasionally be required to work out of an assigned office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to job responsibilities.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Notes

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates who need individualized support during the hiring process.

For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.