Vice President, Assistant Controller

Summary

Join Affirm as our Assistant Controller and lead our Global GL, Accounting Operations, International Accounting, and Global Equity and Payroll teams. You will oversee monthly and quarterly close processes, ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls, and develop accounting policies and procedures. This role requires strong leadership, expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting, and experience with SOX compliance. You will partner with various cross-functional teams and act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending stipends, and generous time off. This is a remote U.S. based position.

Requirements

• 15+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years as a Controller- ideally at a public company; IPO and FinTech experience is a strong plus
• CPA or Chartered Accountant with a Big 4 audit background
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance
• Proven Leadership 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

Responsibilities

• 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, as well as enterprise opportunities, projects, efficiencies and cost savings
• Monitor and assess current trends and emerging developments within the field and practice 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

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