Overview

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. This critical role demands a leader who can leverage deep financial acumen with an advanced understanding of technology – including Artificial Intelligence (AI), data architecture, and sophisticated Business Intelligence (BI) – to deliver unparalleled accuracy, efficiency, and compliance for our accounting and finance functions.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We Look For

• 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.

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

Affirm is remote-first. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

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Note: This posting includes salary ranges that vary by location. Base pay ranges shown reflect typical pay for the role in the United States; actual compensation offered may vary by location and experience.

Seniority level: Director • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Finance and Sales