Accounting Lead

Summary

Join Affirm as an Accounting Lead and leverage your in-depth knowledge of GAAP and accounting systems to drive efficient monthly/quarterly/annual close and financial reporting processes. Champion intercompany operational excellence, analyze results, and lead the end-to-end intercompany accounting process. Partner with Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to meet regulatory reporting requirements and own Affirm’s standalone entities accounting integrity. Execute accounting and reporting controls, perform accounting procedures for complex transactions, and support internal/external audits. Drive process improvement through automation, proactively review procedures, and assist in designing corporate accounting policies. This role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, including general ledger accounting at a public company, a solid understanding of US GAAP, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Affirm offers a competitive compensation package including base pay, equity rewards, stipends, and benefits such as 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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