Self Financial is a venture-backed, high-growth FinTech company with a mission to increase economic inclusion and financial resilience by empowering people to build credit and build savings.
We're looking for people who share our passion and are driven to tackle challenges, find solutions and make the financial space better for the communities we serve.Our team is passionate about challenging the status quo of the credit industry by providing people accessible tools to take control of their credit. Executing on our mission requires deep collaboration across our teams to ensure our products reach the people who can benefit from them the most, particularly the 100 million+ Americans who have no or low credit.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Job Summary:
The Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager performs a broad range of corporate accounting functions. Reporting to the VP of Accounting, this role will be primarily responsible for assessment of new or complex accounting issues arising from both business transactions and the implementation of new accounting pronouncements, as well as ad hoc technical accounting research. This role will also prepare the company's internal and external financial statements including detailed disclosures.
The individual selected for this position will interact with all levels of management and staff to ensure timely and accurate reporting and assist with multiple financial projects and initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review periodic internal and external financial statements and related footnotes ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Research and document technical accounting matters including overseeing the implementation of new accounting standards, and determining proper accounting treatment for new products, contracts and complex transactions
- Remain current on industry trends, accounting principles, and regulations to ensure compliance
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure adherence to audit requirements and ensure efficienct, timely and accurate completion of audits and reviews
- Provide technical guidance to the accounting team and the business on complex accounting issues
- Manage revenue recognition, equity and CECL as the subject matter expert
- Collaborate cross functionally with Legal, FP&A, Strategy, Engineering and other departments as needed to ensure clear alignment on financial policy
- Complete detailed disclosure checklists to ensure all requirements are met
- Assist in maintenance of internal controls including supporting various departments within the company to ensure compliance and process efficiencies through certifications, walkthroughs and limited testing.
- Assist in various ongoing and ad-hoc projects or initiatives as needed
Required Skills and Expertise:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field
- 6+ years of relevant work experience of which 3+ years should be in technical accounting roles
- Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations
- Strong communication, documentation and presentation skills
- Highly driven and self-motivated to work as required, with a hands-on approach to ensure the deliverables are produced on time with high quality
- Strong project and time management skills
- Demonstrated analytical and research skills
Nice to haves:
- Experience with the following software products: Workiva, AuditBoard, Netsuite, Carta, Floqast
- SEC filings - 10K, 10Q, XBRL tagging, S-1
- Auditing experience
- SOX documentation experience
Base salary range: $ 137,000-168,000 annually. Individual pay is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and other job-related reasons.
Benefits and Perks:
We have the compensation and benefits you expect. But there's one thing that Self Financial can offer that many companies cannot: we can positively change the world, while making a profit. We are a team of Builders, empowering our customers to build their dreams. We have a Do the Right Thing ethos in all that we do, and we hope you value that approach, too.
Our perks include:
- Company Equity in the form of Stock Options
- Quarterly performance-based bonuses
- Generous employer-paid health, vision and dental insurance coverage
- Flexible vacation policy
- Educational assistance
- Free gym membership
- Casual dress code
- Team building events and activities
- Remote work arrangements/ flexible work schedule
- Paid parental leave
Self Financial requires all employees hired to successfully pass a background check.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
