Senior Manager, Accounting Policy & Reporting

Role Description

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 from a policy and execution perspective. The Senior Manager will play a vital role in researching complex accounting matters and translating policy into actionable, accurate financial disclosures.

What you’ll do

• Technical Accounting Policy
  • Research and Interpretation
    • Lead technical research on new and complex U.S. GAAP (FASB) accounting standards, ensuring timely adoption and accurate documentation of the company's position.
    • Analyze and interpret accounting and regulatory reporting requirements for key domestic and international subsidiaries.
    • Draft and finalize technical accounting memos to support complex transaction analysis and policy conclusions.
  • Guidance and Consultation
    • Serve as the primary technical resource for complex or non-routine transactions within designated areas of scope (e.g., M&A, debt/equity offerings), including SEC reporting implications.
    • Advise business units and functional teams on the practical accounting impacts of new corporate policies and strategic initiatives.
    • Drive the design and implementation of scalable accounting and reporting processes related to policy application.
  • Policy Development and Governance
    • Manage the full lifecycle of accounting policies within designated areas of scope, ensuring documentation is clear, current, and consistently applied.
    • Proactively identify and resolve accounting policy gaps stemming from business changes and evolving US GAAP/SEC/regulatory reporting mandates.
    • Ensure governance and tracking for all subsidiary-specific policy variations and exceptions.
• Financial Reporting
  • 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.
  • Manage and execute the preparation of financial statements and other financial reports to meet statutory, regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.
  • Manage and execute the preparation of detailed financial statements and footnotes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all disclosure requirements.
  • Ensure the effective design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404) for the external reporting process, footnotes, and complex technical accounting areas.
  • 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, reporting updates, and emerging risks.
• Leadership and Development
  • Lead accounting policy and reporting projects and workstreams, including reviewing analyses and deliverables.
  • Drive process improvements and maintain strong collaboration with various departments to streamline data collection and reporting processes.

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 one or more of the following areas: loan accounting, securitization, transfers & servicing, consolidation, revenue recognition combined with relevant industry/business knowledge.
• Proven process for performing complex technical research and analysis from problem definition through to the final impact on financial statements and disclosures.
• Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g., Workiva) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex accounting concepts, write high-quality technical memos, and present to senior/executive leadership and auditors.
• Excellent project management skills and a proven ability to manage tight reporting deadlines and complex processes.
• A self-starter with initiative, curiosity, and a desire to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Trust in and commitment to Affirm's vision, mission, and values.

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 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.