Accounting Lead

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.

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.