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.About the
Finance & Accounting TeamThe Finance & Accounting 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.
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 livesWhat You’ll Do


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.


What We Look For


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.


Pay Grade - IEquity Grade - 5Employees 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: $115,000 - $165,000USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $101,000 -
$151,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#LI-Remote
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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