Senior Manager of Accounting

Chime; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Take Care of Yourself Days

Travel stipends

Job summary

Chime, a leading fintech in San Francisco, seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee external financial reporting on the controllership team. You will own the preparation of public company filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), equity accounting under ASC 718, and statutory reporting across a growing multi-entity structure.

You’ll partner with Legal, FP&A, People, Stock Administration, and external auditors, owning processes, controls, and automation to ensure accuracy and timeliness of numbers that

Qualifications

• CPA preferred and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules (Reg S-X/S-K).
• Demonstrated ownership of stock-based compensation accounting.
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K.

Responsibilities

• Lead external financial reporting for quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K).
• Manage reporting calendar, disclosure checklists, XBRL tagging and tie-out with auditors.
• Own equity accounting under ASC 718 for RSUs, options and ESPP and related non-routine activity.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis at month-end close.
• Document and maintain SOX-compliant policies and drive automation of close processes.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Workiva

NetSuite

Advanced Excel/Sheets

Job description

• We’re seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to help lead external financial reporting at Chime! This role sits on the Controllership team and will help to own the preparation of our public company filings — Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K — along with statutory reporting and equity accounting under ASC 718
• You will be a technical resource for the broader accounting organization, partnering closely with Legal, FP&A, People, Stock Administration and our external auditors, and you will have real ownership of the processes and controls behind numbers that go to the market
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K), including financial statements, footnotes, EPS and equity rollforwards
• Manage the reporting calendar, disclosure checklists, XBRL tagging and tie-out support files, coordinating deliverables across Legal, FP&A, Investor Relations and the external auditors
• Own equity accounting under ASC 718 across RSUs, options and ESPP, including the accounting for modifications, cancellations and other non-routine award activity
• Prepare and review statutory and regulatory financial statements and supporting filings
• Establish scalable intercompany accounting processes and reporting to support a growing multi-entity structure
• Review journal entries, reconciliations and flux analysis at month-end close for equity and reporting areas
• Document and maintain SOX-compliant accounting policies, processes and internal controls over financial reporting, and drive automation of manual procedures

Benefits

• Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
• Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
• Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
• Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events

CPA preferred, with deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations (Regulation S-X and S-K)

Demonstrated ownership of stock-based compensation accounting

Phenomenal teammate with a positive attitude that embraces change, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong analytical and problem solving skills

Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K

Bonus Experience: Workiva, NetSuite, Shareworks

Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve accounting workflows, such as drafting documentation, analyzing large data sets, or automating repetitive close tasks

Experience with intercompany and statutory reporting

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 6 years of accounting experience. Big 4 public accounting preferred

Advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills

Excellent interpersonal, time and self-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver against hard filing deadlines