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Affirm

Accounting Lead

washington, DC

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Job description

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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 - 5

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 equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $115,000 - $155,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $102,000 - $142,000

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

Benefits

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.

By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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