Accounting Lead

Affirm; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Affirm is seeking an Accounting Lead to enhance their accounting processes and ensure compliance with intercompany policies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience and strong analytical skills to support Affirm's mission of providing honest financial products. This role offers significant independence in a remote-first environment, allowing for flexible work arrangements. Potential candidates will enjoy a transparent pay structure and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and US GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intercompany accounting processes and compliance.
• Lead month-end and quarterly close processes.
• Drive improvements through automation initiatives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

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 the financial reporting process. You pay great attention to detail, have the ability to deliver results under deadlines, as well as work 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

Intercompany Accounting:

• Champion intercompany operational excellence: oversee proper application of and consistent compliance with intercompany accounting policy to maintain financial consistency and clarity
• Analyze intercompany and consolidated results, provide variance analysis, and performance narratives
• Lead the end-to-end intercompany accounting process related to Affirm standalone entities and across multiple Affirm entities: invoicing, reconciliations, settlements and compliance with state regulatory requirements
• Optimize intercompany processes: ensure proper reconciliation, compliance with transfer pricing and regulatory requirements, and accurate settlement of intercompany transactions

Accounting for “Standalone” US entities:

• Partner with Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to understand the reporting requirements that are needed for various regulators and ensure deliverables meet requirements
• Own Affirm’s standalone entities accounting integrity: lead the allocation process and the proper elimination and consolidation

General:

• Execute existing accounting and reporting controls and procedures during the monthly and quarterly close including departmental close packages, financial reporting reconciliations, support of financial reporting, analytics and efficiency metrics
• Perform accounting and control procedures related to highly visible and complex accounting transactions, ensuring the accuracy of accounting entries and timely accounting close
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to specific assigned areas
• Drive process improvement through automation initiatives: develop a plan, clearly communicate project goals, updates, resource needs and business outcomes
• Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to achieve operational efficiency
• Assist in designing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring corporate accounting policies and procedures; and assist in internal control and process documentation

What We Look For

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Recent experience in general ledger accounting at an experienced Senior Accountant or Supervisor level with a public company responsible for multiple lines on the balance sheet
• 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, data visualization, what-if-analysis)
• Strong knowledge of end to end accounting processes and understanding of financial statement line items
• Excellent analytical, creative problem solving, organizational and project management skills, and to work effectively in situations that involve ambiguity
• Strong sense of ownership and curiosity to learn new skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with interest in prioritizing and multi-tasking
• NetSuite experience is preferred
• 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, 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, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).

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

#LI-Remote

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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