Accounting Lead - Special Projects

March 4

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Affirm

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Affirm is a financial technology company that offers a 'Buy Now, Pay Later' service, allowing consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time with flexible payment plans. Affirm eliminates hidden fees and compound interest, providing clear terms and conditions for its users. The company also offers the Affirm Card, a debit card that allows users to request to pay over time for larger purchases or pay in full for smaller ones. Affirm partners with various retailers across multiple categories, including electronics, apparel, and travel, providing customers with the convenience of paying over time at checkout both online and in physical stores. Affirm's services are integrated with Apple Pay, enabling customers to make payments seamlessly from their iPhone or iPad.

eCommerce • Payments • Installment Loans • Millennials • Financial Services

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2012

💳 Fintech

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-01

📋 Description

• 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 financial reporting processes. • You pay great attention to detail and the ability to deliver results under deadlines, as well as working 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. • Lead targeted cross-functional initiatives in the area of Core Business to remediate existing control deficiencies and/or implement operational efficiencies into the month-end close process. • Develop a project plan, and clearly communicate project goals, updates, resource needs and business outcomes. • Act as the point of contact between the Operational close teams and partners in Product, Engineering, Financial Platforms, Financial Systems, and Technical Accounting to incorporate new products and/or processes into the GL. • Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of accounting entries and operational efficiency. • Develop deep expertise in existing accounting processes and recommend a path forward that balances scalability, level of effort, time to deliver, financial risk and cost. • Work with the Record-to-Report team to understand problem areas and translate requirements into report requests with our Financial Systems team. • As assigned by the Director of Core Business, resolve one-off business topics and/or complex cross-functional issues. • To the extent needed, responsible for preparing and/or reviewing workpapers, journal entries, and reconciliations for key accounts in the Core Business area of Card Accounting.

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience is required (public accounting experience preferred) • 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, what-if-analysis) • SQL experience or strong interest in developing SQL skills preferred • Excellent project management skills and ability to foster cross-functional collaboration to drive meaningful improvements to the close process • 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

🏖️ 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