Senior Manager, Accounting Policy & Reporting
Affirm- Total compensation
- $164k–$245k Published total compensation range
- Location
- Remote - US Remote eligibility
- Employment
- Full-time Lead / Manager
About the job
Company Overview
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.
Role Summary
The Senior Manager, Accounting Policy & Reporting is a critical leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of external financial reporting, including the timely and accurate preparation and filing of all SEC reports. This role serves as one of the technical accounting resources for SEC-related transactions, ensuring all external disclosures are fully compliant with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical research on new and complex U.S. GAAP (FASB) accounting standards, ensuring timely adoption and accurate documentation.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for complex or non-routine transactions (e.g., M&A, debt/equity offerings), including SEC reporting implications.
- Manage the full lifecycle of accounting policies, ensuring documentation is clear, current, and consistently applied.
- Manage and execute the timely and accurate preparation and filing of external financial reports with the SEC, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements.
- Ensure the effective design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404) for the external reporting process.
- Support internal and external audits on technical accounting matters and financial statement reviews.
- Assist with preparing materials for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors on significant accounting policy matters.
- Lead accounting policy and reporting projects, reviewing analyses and mentoring a high-performing team.
- Drive process improvements and maintain strong collaboration with various departments.
Qualifications
- 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 Audit and direct SEC reporting and technical accounting research experience at a publicly traded company.
- Active CPA, CA, or equivalent required.
- Deep, current, and comprehensive expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, Reg S-X/S-K).
- Technical accounting experience in loan accounting, securitization, transfers & servicing, consolidation, or revenue recognition.
- Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g., Workiva) is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex accounting concepts and write high-quality technical memos.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to manage tight reporting deadlines.
Compensation
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. Total compensation may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits.
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.
- ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.
Application
Apply via the provided link. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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