[Remote] Senior Director, Financial Systems

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, and they are seeking a visionary Head of Financial Systems to strategically evolve their financial technology landscape. The role involves leading financial technology strategy, optimizing financial systems, and driving automation and process intelligence to enhance efficiency and compliance.


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

Skills

  • 12+ years in financial systems leadership, with extensive expertise in ERP implementation, optimization, and strategic architectural design within a publicly traded tech company
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation methodologies
  • Outstanding communication, collaboration, and executive presence, with the ability to build and inspire teams and influence senior stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems; Master's degree preferred
  • CPA or relevant certifications beneficial

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

Company Overview

  • Affirm is a financial technology services company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.affirm.com.

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