Senior Manager, Affirm Bank Accounting (Controller)

Overview

This role is for a Bank Controller to help build and launch a bank accounting function during a pivotal period of growth. As the bank is in its formation phase, the Controller will be central to establishing both foundational processes and day-to-day operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead bank accounting operations by managing the general ledger (G/L) and daily operational flows.
• Support integration of accounting systems and processes by ensuring accounting operations are successfully incorporated into the organization’s existing systems and processes.
• Build the regulatory reporting function to support timely and accurate required filings, including:
  • FFIEC 041 Call Reports
  • Part 363 Annual Reports
  • Federal Reserve reporting
• Oversee financial reporting for monthly reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Manage audit processes by coordinating with external auditors on the annual bank financial statement audit.
• Build and lead the bank accounting team by providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as the function is established.
• Serve as a primary liaison with cross-functional internal teams to support effective service delivery under the Intercompany Program Agreement, while maintaining independent oversight necessary for a regulated banking entity.
• Drive process automation by partnering with engineering and product teams to evaluate, improve, and implement tools that enable accounting/reporting automation.
• Support strategic analysis and special projects as required, including financial analysis and other assigned initiatives.

Requirements

• Accounting designation such as CPA or CA
• Minimum 10 years 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 in analysis, cash management, and modeling
• High attention to detail and strong critical thinking
• Strategic, goal-driven approach with a “can-do” attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range (USA):
  • $185,000 – $245,000 per year for CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT
  • $164,000 – $224,000 per year for all other U.S. states
• 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 and dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP): buy company 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 are 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.
• San Francisco or Los Angeles: The employer considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
• Inclusive interview process includes accommodations for candidates with disabilities.