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.
We're looking for a driven and intellectually curious individual to join our growing Technical Accounting team. The Technical Accounting Manager is a key player who will partner with other Accounting and cross-functional teams to identify the accounting and business impacts of complex transactions. Specific areas of focus include accounting for loans and receivables (ASC 310), fair value measurement and disclosures (ASC 820), financial instruments - credit losses (ASC 326), transfer and servicing (ASC 860), and consolidation (ASC 810). This position will report to the Technical Accounting Senior Manager.
What You’ll Do
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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
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Stay up to date on relevant FASB, IASB, and SEC developments
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Research and evaluate new accounting standards and evaluate impact on accounting policies
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Work closely with Financial Reporting, General Ledger, and Internal Controls teams to support monthly and quarterly close processes, SOX controls, and financial reporting timelines
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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
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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
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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
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Review corporate contracts for key accounting implications
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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
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Actively promote learning culture through ongoing self initiated learning and knowledge sharing
What We Look For
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting
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CPA required
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7+ years’ work experience in accounting, including Big 4 accounting firm experience
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Subject matter expertise in US GAAP, IFRS and SEC rules and regulations
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A proven process for performing complex technical research and analysis from the problem definition to implementation stage
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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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
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Detail orientation, with a focus on process development
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Strong analytical and quantitative skills
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The desire to improve processes and make your own job easier over time, taking ownership of all aspects of your functional area
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Passion for Affirm and a strong interest in technology, money movement, BNPL, and consumer lending
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Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, Word and GSuite
Base Pay Grade - K
Equity Grade - 6
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: $140,000 - $190,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $124,000 - $174,000
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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.
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.
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Since our founding over a decade ago, our mission has been to deliver honest financial products that improve lives. That mission hasn’t changed—and it never will. At Affirm, we believe money shouldn’t dictate your direction in life. That it should open up options instead of limiting them, and help you get where you’re going without getting in your way. That’s why we offer people the financial flexibility to choose what works for them—in finances and in life.
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Someone who believes finance shouldn’t be complicated. We come from a diverse set of backgrounds and we’re driven by the desire to improve lives through honest financial products. We define success by challenging one another to bring our best ideas to every single project—and we have fun while doing it.
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