Senior Manager, Affirm Bank Accounting (Controller)

Overview

This role supports the formation and operational build-out of a regulated banking entity. As a Bank Controller, you will lead day-to-day accounting operations, establish key regulatory reporting capabilities, and oversee financial reporting and audit coordination during a pivotal growth period.

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 bank accounting systems and processes into existing organizational systems and processes.
• Develop and run a regulatory reporting function to enable timely and accurate required filings, including:
  • FFIEC 041 Call Reports
  • Part 363 Annual Reports
  • Federal Reserve reporting
• Oversee monthly reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Serve as a primary liaison with cross-functional 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 support accounting/reporting automation.
• Manage additional financial analysis and related 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 and a natural critical thinker.
• Strategic, goal-driven, focused approach with a “can-do” attitude.

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 include:

• Health care coverage: employer covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets: generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off: competitive vacation and holiday schedules
• ESPP: an employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares at a discount

Location

Remote-first. The majority of roles are remote, and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Proximal roles have flexibility to work remotely but may occasionally require working from an assigned office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their responsibilities.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates who need individualized support during the hiring process, including providing an inclusive interview experience for people with disabilities.