Senior Director, Financial Systems

10 Days Old

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. We're building a world-class Financial Systems team to optimize operations and bolster financial reporting. As we scale, we seek a visionary, tech-forward Head of Financial Systems to strategically evolve our financial technology landscape, ensuring sustained growth and cutting-edge capabilities. As Head of Financial Systems, you'll be a transformative leader driving the future of Affirm's financial technology. You'll own the strategic architecture and optimization of our financial systems infrastructure, ensuring it scales seamlessly. Responsibilities Lead Financial Technology Strategy: Define and execute the Accounting Technology roadmap, integrating it with Affirm’s broader business strategies. Drive the adoption of AI and other emerging technologies to revolutionize financial processes and enhance predictive capabilities. Architect & Optimize Financial Systems: Own the end-to-end architecture of our financial reporting ecosystem (including NetSuite, FloQast, Coupa, Zip, Workiva, and proprietary systems). Ensure seamless data integration, integrity, security, and SOX compliance, serving as the definitive subject matter expert. Drive Automation & Process Intelligence: Spearhead transformative process improvements and automation opportunities, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy within Accounting. Deliver Business Intelligence & Insights: Develop and champion advanced BI and financial analytics capabilities, providing timely, accurate, and proactive insights for data-driven decision-making. Build innovative reporting solutions and self-service dashboards. Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Serve as the primary strategic partner for new product initiatives, anticipating financial technology impacts, and building trusted relationships with executive and senior stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and Data Analytics. Lead & Develop Teams: Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing global team of finance technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Requirements Experience: 12+ years in financial systems leadership, with extensive expertise in ERP implementation, optimization, and strategic architectural design within a publicly traded tech company. Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and SOX compliance. Proven expertise in major financial applications. Strong foundational knowledge and practical experience with enterprise data architecture, SQL, data warehousing, cloud-based systems, and advanced BI tools. Innovation & AI Mindset: Demonstrated ability to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation methodologies. Leadership & Communication: Outstanding communication, collaboration, and executive presence, with the ability to build and inspire teams and influence senior stakeholders. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems; Master's degree preferred. CPA or relevant certifications beneficial. Location - Remote U.S. 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: $285,000 - $355,000 USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $253,000 - $323,000 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 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. 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. Affirm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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Location:
Austin, TX, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

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