Senior Director, Financial Systems

Overview Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration. Join to apply for the Senior Director, Financial Systems role at Affirm . 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 are building a world-class Financial Systems team to optimize operations and bolster financial reporting. As we scale, we seek a visionary, tech-forward leader to strategically evolve our financial technology landscape, ensuring sustained growth and cutting-edge capabilities. As Head of Financial Systems, you\'ll own the strategic architecture and optimization of our financial systems infrastructure, ensuring it scales seamlessly. This role demands a leader who can leverage deep financial acumen with an advanced understanding of technology – including Artificial Intelligence (AI), data architecture, and sophisticated BI – to deliver 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 Base Pay: See salary ranges within posting. Affirm is remote-first; some roles may require occasional office presence. Base pay range information and benefits are provided as part of the posting. Affirm offers a total compensation package including equity rewards, stipends for health, wellness and technology, and comprehensive benefits (including medical coverage 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 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Affirm is remote-first. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of job responsibilities. We provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for candidates with disabilities. 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