Vice President, Assistant Controller

Affirm; Poland; Remote; PLN 1,238,000 - 1,384,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead their accounting team. This remote position requires extensive accounting experience, including significant time in leadership roles at public companies. The ideal candidate will have a CPA and strong expertise in US GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial performance. Attractive compensation and benefits package offered.

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 15+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years as a Controller.
• Experience in public companies and ideally IPO and FinTech.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global GL and Accounting Operations teams.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Leadership

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Research skills

Education

CPA or Chartered Accountant

Job description

Overview

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.

We’re looking for a leader to join our team as our Assistant Controller. This role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and serve as a key member of the Accounting Leadership team. The Assistant Controller will oversee Global GL, Accounting Operations, International Accounting, and Global Equity and Payroll. The Assistant Controller will liaise with cross functional leaders and teams including, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Capital Markets, Strategic Finance, People, Legal, Product, Engineering, and others. Our fast paced environment requires excellent organization and strong execution to manage a variety of complex projects simultaneously.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop high-performance, high-integrity Global GL, Accounting Operations, International Accounting, and Global Equity and Payroll teams.
• Oversee timely monthly and quarterly close processes and support the SEC & regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure accounting policies supporting US GAAP and appropriate internal controls are in place and followed.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements; produce accurate, timely, and useful management reports.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting policy procedures and processes.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls; partner with the Financial Systems team to ensure financial reporting systems support control objectives and operate effectively.
• Assist in ensuring that the financial control environment is strong and sustainable, and supportive of our business growth.
• Be a business partner providing insights for business decisions, enterprise opportunities, projects, efficiencies and cost savings.
• Monitor and assess current trends and emerging developments within the field of accounting to ensure the company’s compliance and preparedness.
• Act as the key point of contact for both internal and external auditors to drive timely and accurate delivery of requests to ensure overall success of the audit and ability to meet committed deadlines.

What we are looking for:

• 15+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years as a Controller, ideally at a public company; IPO and FinTech experience is a strong plus. The majority of that time in public companies.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant with a Big 4 audit background.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance.
• Proven leadership of a high-performing accounting organization with a track record of driving financial performance.
• Strong accounting research and problem-solving skills with a solid grasp of core accounting principles.
• Experience evolving processes, controls, and systems to support growth-stage companies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex financial topics to non-technical audiences.
• A highly collaborative, solution-oriented partner with demonstrated ability to build relationships with key business leaders, external auditors and the audit committee.
• Detail-oriented, fact-based communicator with strong personal integrity and high ethical standards.
• Trust in and commitment to Affirm’s vision, mission and values.

Location - Remote U.S.

Compensation and Benefits

USA base pay range per year: $340,000 - $380,000

• Base Pay Grade - W
• Equity Grade - 23
• 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).
• Affirm offers competitive benefits anchored to our core value of people come first, including health care coverage for you and your dependents, Flexible Spending Wallets, time off, and ESPP.

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. The majority of roles are remote and you can work from anywhere within the country of employment. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

Note: Affirm does not sponsor visas for this position.

We’re committed to an inclusive interview experience. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.