Senior Manager, Affirm Bank Accounting (Controller)

Overview

This role involves building and leading the accounting function for a bank in formation. As the Bank Controller, you will oversee day-to-day operational duties for the Bank Accounting Team, help integrate accounting systems and processes, and develop the regulatory reporting function. The position reports to the Bank CFO and plays a central role in the bank’s formation and operational build-out.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Bank Accounting Team
  • Build and lead the bank accounting team, providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as the function is established.
• Serve as a key cross-functional liaison
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective service delivery under the Intercompany Program Agreement while maintaining independent oversight required for a regulated banking entity.
• Own financial reporting
  • Oversee monthly reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Build regulatory oversight and controlled reporting
  • Develop a controlled regulatory reporting function to ensure accurate and timely preparation of required filings, including:
    • FFIEC 041 Call Reports
    • Part 363 Annual Reports
    • Federal Reserve reporting
• Manage audit activities
  • Coordinate with external auditors for completion of the annual bank financial statement audit.
• Drive process automation
  • Partner with engineering and product teams to evaluate, improve, and implement tools to enable accounting and reporting automation.
• Support analysis and special projects
  • Manage additional processes and functions, including 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 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 strong critical thinking
• Strategic, goal-driven, focused approach with a “can-do” attitude

Preferred Qualifications

No additional preferences stated.

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
  • 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

• 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 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: qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records are considered as required by law.

Accessibility

The organization is committed to an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, accommodations are available.