Senior Manager, Affirm Bank Accounting (Controller)

Overview

This role helps build and operate the accounting function for a forming bank. You will lead day-to-day operational duties of the bank accounting team, oversee general ledger and daily operational flows, support the integration of accounting systems and processes, and develop the regulatory reporting function.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the bank accounting team by providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as the function is established.
• Partner cross-functionally as a primary liaison with internal teams, ensuring effective service delivery under the Intercompany Program Agreement while maintaining independent oversight required for a regulated banking entity.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Develop and run 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 the annual audit process by coordinating with external auditors for completion of the bank financial statement audit.
• Drive process automation by working with engineering and product teams to evaluate, improve, and implement tools that support accounting and reporting automation.
• Support strategic analysis and projects including financial analysis and other functions 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 tools and processes and scaling an accounting team in a similar industry
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting
• Proven experience with analysis, cash management, and modeling
• Extremely detail oriented with a natural critical thinker mindset
• Strategic, goal-driven, focused, with a can-do attitude

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT): $185,000 - $245,000 per year
• Base pay range (all other U.S. states): $164,000 - $224,000 per year
• Employees new to the organization typically come in at the start of the pay range.
• Total compensation may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending, and benefits including 100% subsidized medical coverage (for you and your dependents), plus dental and vision.
• Additional benefits include:
  • Health care coverage (premiums covered for all levels of coverage 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: Majority of roles are remote, with flexibility to work almost anywhere within the country of employment.
• Proximal roles may occasionally require working from an assigned office.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Notes

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