Senior Manager, Affirm Bank Accounting (Controller)

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

About the Finance team

• The Finance team ensures Affirm remains financially sound and strategically positioned for growth.
• Our team manages financial planning, accounting, pricing, vendor management, tax, investor relations, and corporate development.
• We deliver timely insights, accurate reporting, and careful analysis to support decision-making.
• From day-to-day financial operations to major investments, we enable sustainable, informed growth by maintaining strong fiscal discipline.

About the Role

• We are looking for a self-motivated and resourceful Bank Controller to join us during a pivotal moment of growth.
• As Affirm Bank is currently in its formation phase, we are actively building out our foundational team.
• Reporting to the Bank CFO, the Bank Controller will be central to this effort, playing a key role in the formation and operational build-out of the Bank.

The Bank Controller will lead day to day operational duties of the Affirm Bank Accounting Team, including managing the G/L and daily operational flows, ensuring successful integration of our accounting systems and processes into Affirm's systems and processes, and developing the regulatory function.

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership & Talent Development: Build and lead the Bank accounting team, providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as we establish the function.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as a primary liaison with Affirm, Inc. cross-functional teams, ensuring effective service delivery under the Intercompany Program Agreement while maintaining the independent oversight necessary for a regulated banking entity.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee all monthly reporting to both internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Regulatory Oversight: Build a controlled regulatory reporting function to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of required filings (e.g., FFIEC 041 Call Reports, Part 363 Annual Reports, and Federal Reserve reporting).
• Audit Management: Work closely with our external auditors to coordinate the completion of the annual Bank financial statement audit.
• Process Automation: Work with our engineering and product teams to evaluate, improve, and implement various tools to drive accounting/reporting automation.
• Strategic Analysis: Manage other processes and functions, including financial analysis and projects as required.

What We Look For

• Accounting designation such as CPA or CA
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in Accounting, Finance or Treasury-related areas
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience
• Experience building out the appropriate tools and processes, and scaling an Accounting team in a similar industry
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, Regulatory reporting
• Proven analysis, cash management, and modeling experience
• Extremely detail oriented and a natural critical thinker
• Strategic, goal driven, focused, with a "can-do" attitude

Base Pay Grade - M

Equity Grade - USA 10

• 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: $185,000 - $245,000
• USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $164,000 - $224,000
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

#LI-Remote

Remote-first with flexibility built in

• Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company.
• Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment.
• Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work.
• All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits

designed for you

Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

• We're committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we're happy to help.
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