Remote Technical Accounting Manager

Summary

Join our growing Technical Accounting team as a driven and intellectually curious individual to partner with other Accounting and cross-functional teams to identify accounting and business impacts of complex transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA required
• 7+ years’ work experience in accounting, including Big 4 accounting firm experience
• Subject matter expertise in US GAAP, IFRS and SEC rules and regulations
• A proven process for performing complex technical research and analysis from the problem definition to implementation stage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proven ability to manage deliverables and communicate timelines both upwards and cross-functionally, as well as educate key internal partners on what is needed and why
• Detail orientation, with a focus on process development
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• 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
• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, Word and GSuite

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining comprehensive accounting policies and performing ad hoc technical accounting analysis to identify accounting impacts, processes and procedures as we continue to grow and scale our business
• Stay up to date on relevant FASB, IASB, and SEC developments
• Research and evaluate new accounting standards and evaluate impact on accounting policies
• Work closely with Financial Reporting, General Ledger, and Internal Controls teams to support monthly and quarterly close processes, SOX controls, and financial reporting timelines
• Strategically partner with Credit, Quantitative Markets, Capital Markets, Legal, Treasury, and Strategic Finance teams by performing a real time review of new transactions or initiatives to identify accounting and financial impacts and help operationalize any associated processes
• Work with the Technical Accounting Senior Manager and Senior Director to establish timelines and prioritize monthly and quarterly deliverables, while proactively raising dependencies and issues to Accounting and other cross-functional partners
• Support SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and others) by drafting financial statement schedules (loan, debt, securitizations and variable interest entities, and fair value among others) and completing GAAP disclosure checklists
• Review corporate contracts for key accounting implications
• Function as a liaison for Controllership and act as a strategic partner to Credit, Product, and Finance teams by assisting in real time review and accounting impact assessment for changes in existing loan systems, models or processes and for initiatives related to new loan products and/or territories
• Actively promote learning culture through ongoing self-initiated learning and knowledge sharing

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage
• Dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
• 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