Sr Director, Internal Controls
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. Affirm, Inc. proudly includes Affirm, PayBright, and Returnly.
As a newly public company we are committed to building a world-class control environment equivalent to those of other highly regulated financial institutions! As we continue to build our program and scale, this person will partner with management in developing, implementing and monitoring an internal control program and function. This role reports directly to the VP, Controller.
What you'll do
Build our SOX program and lead the financial internal controls function, supporting Affirms innovative and fast paced culture
Develop and articulate a vision and strategy for the SOX program
Work with business process owners to ensure timely review and updates to the control documentation and conducting and documenting walkthroughs of various business processes
Provide recommendations and insight for areas of improvement based on assessment of our risk areas
Understand the business objectives, strategy and culture to partner effectively with cross functional leaders including internal audit, engineering, product, legal, compliance
Work closely with IT/Information Security to ensure ITGC compliance across key business and financial systems
Build and inspire an inclusive, diverse, collaborative team
Own third party assurance efforts, coordinating with internal partners and external auditors (SOC1, SOC2)
Use technology and data analytics to enhance effectiveness of internal controls
Connect and benchmark continuously with other organizations to bring standard methodologies to the function
What we look for
12+ years of experience including 7+ years in Big 4 (Senior Manager)
BA/BS degree in accounting or finance; Advanced Degree in Finance, Accounting or Systems a plus
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are preferred but not required
Experienced in leading the internal controls team in a large, complex environment
Exceptional leadership, master relationship builder and high level of discernment
Excellent and confident in communicating with senior level executives internally and externally
Deep experience with information systems (e.g. ERP, big data, cybersecurity)
An orientation toward process and detail mindedness. Strong analytical and quantitative skills and superior accounting skills
Passion for Affirm and a strong curiosity about technology
Location - Remote U.S.
Grade - USA33
#LI-Remote
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and can be located anywhere in the U.S. and Canada (with the exception of the U.S. Territories, Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories) unless the job indicates a different global location. We are currently building operations in Spain, Poland, and Australia. Employees in remote roles have the option of working remotely or from an Affirm office in their country of hire, and may occasionally travel to an Affirm office or elsewhere for required meetings or team-building events. Our offices in Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Toronto will remain operational and accessible for anyone to use on a voluntary basis, subject to local COVID-19 guidelines.
All full-time jobs at Affirm (excluding interns and apprentices) are tied to a transparent grade-based pay range taking location into account.
[Colorado Candidates] In accordance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the grade for this position in Colorado is listed above. You can find the Colorado base pay range and benefits here.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people who believe in Affirm's mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of waysnot just candidates who check all the boxes.
Inclusivity:
At Affirm, People Come First is one of our core values, and thats why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our D&I program here and our progress thus far in our 2021 DEI Report.
We also believe Its 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.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read the Affirm Employment Privacy Policy, or the Affirm Employment Privacy Notice (EU) for applicants applying from the European Union, and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.
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As a newly public company we are committed to building a world-class control environment equivalent to those of other highly regulated financial institutions! As we continue to build our program and scale, this person will partner with management in developing, implementing and monitoring an internal control program and function. This role reports directly to the VP, Controller.
What you'll do
Build our SOX program and lead the financial internal controls function, supporting Affirms innovative and fast paced culture
Develop and articulate a vision and strategy for the SOX program
Work with business process owners to ensure timely review and updates to the control documentation and conducting and documenting walkthroughs of various business processes
Provide recommendations and insight for areas of improvement based on assessment of our risk areas
Understand the business objectives, strategy and culture to partner effectively with cross functional leaders including internal audit, engineering, product, legal, compliance
Work closely with IT/Information Security to ensure ITGC compliance across key business and financial systems
Build and inspire an inclusive, diverse, collaborative team
Own third party assurance efforts, coordinating with internal partners and external auditors (SOC1, SOC2)
Use technology and data analytics to enhance effectiveness of internal controls
Connect and benchmark continuously with other organizations to bring standard methodologies to the function
What we look for
12+ years of experience including 7+ years in Big 4 (Senior Manager)
BA/BS degree in accounting or finance; Advanced Degree in Finance, Accounting or Systems a plus
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are preferred but not required
Experienced in leading the internal controls team in a large, complex environment
Exceptional leadership, master relationship builder and high level of discernment
Excellent and confident in communicating with senior level executives internally and externally
Deep experience with information systems (e.g. ERP, big data, cybersecurity)
An orientation toward process and detail mindedness. Strong analytical and quantitative skills and superior accounting skills
Passion for Affirm and a strong curiosity about technology
Location - Remote U.S.
Grade - USA33
#LI-Remote
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and can be located anywhere in the U.S. and Canada (with the exception of the U.S. Territories, Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories) unless the job indicates a different global location. We are currently building operations in Spain, Poland, and Australia. Employees in remote roles have the option of working remotely or from an Affirm office in their country of hire, and may occasionally travel to an Affirm office or elsewhere for required meetings or team-building events. Our offices in Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Toronto will remain operational and accessible for anyone to use on a voluntary basis, subject to local COVID-19 guidelines.
All full-time jobs at Affirm (excluding interns and apprentices) are tied to a transparent grade-based pay range taking location into account.
[Colorado Candidates] In accordance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the grade for this position in Colorado is listed above. You can find the Colorado base pay range and benefits here.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people who believe in Affirm's mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of waysnot just candidates who check all the boxes.
Inclusivity:
At Affirm, People Come First is one of our core values, and thats why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our D&I program here and our progress thus far in our 2021 DEI Report.
We also believe Its 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.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read the Affirm Employment Privacy Policy, or the Affirm Employment Privacy Notice (EU) for applicants applying from the European Union, and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.
Apply Now