Accounting Lead, Special Projects

Affirm; Hamilton; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Accounting Lead to enhance financial processes and reporting. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in accounting principles and systems to lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. You will collaborate with various teams to improve operational efficiency and drive meaningful improvements in the month-end close process. This remote-first company values flexibility and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and an employee stock purchase plan. Join us in shaping a transparent financial future and making a real impact in people's lives.

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve month-end close processes and operational efficiencies.
• Act as a liaison between teams to incorporate new products into the GL.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Understanding of US GAAP

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SQL

Accounting systems

Job description

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

As an Accounting Lead, you have in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, proficiency in accounting systems, and strong motivation to drive processes that contribute to the achievement of an efficient monthly/quarterly/annual close and financial reporting processes. You pay great attention to detail and the ability to deliver results under deadlines, as well as working effectively cross-functionally in a rapidly changing environment. Above all, you have tremendous problem-solving and communication skills that you are looking to utilize in support of Affirm’s continued growth and pursuit of our mission to deliver honest financial products that improve lives.

What You'll Do

• Lead targeted cross-functional initiatives in the area of Core Business to remediate existing control deficiencies and/or implement operational efficiencies into the month-end close process.
• Develop a project plan, and clearly communicate project goals, updates, resource needs, and business outcomes.
• Act as the point of contact between the Operational close teams and partners in Product, Engineering, Financial Platforms, Financial Systems, and Technical Accounting to incorporate new products and/or processes into the GL.
• Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of accounting entries, and operational efficiency.
• Develop deep expertise in existing accounting processes and recommend a path forward that balances scalability, level of effort, time to deliver, financial risk, and cost.
• Work with the Record-to-Report team to understand problem areas and translate requirements into report requests with our Financial Systems team.
• As assigned by the Director of Core Business, resolve one-off business topics and/or complex cross-functional issues.
• To the extent needed, responsible for preparing and/or reviewing workpapers, journal entries, and reconciliations for key accounts in the Core Business area of Card Accounting.

What We Look For

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience is required (public accounting experience preferred).
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, and ability to partner with the Technical Accounting team on accounting policy implementation and adherence.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (such as VLOOKUPS & conditional statements, pivot tables, data analysis, what-if-analysis).
• SQL experience or strong interest in developing SQL skills preferred.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to foster cross-functional collaboration to drive meaningful improvements to the close process.
• The desire to improve processes and make your own job easier over time, taking ownership of all aspects of your functional area.
• Passion for Affirm and a strong interest in technology, money movement, BNPL, and consumer lending.

Base Pay Grade - I

Equity Grade - 4

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).

CAN base pay range per year: $90,000 - $130,000.

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health care coverage - Affirm 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 allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge.
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of 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, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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