Accounting Lead

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