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Who we are:
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Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.
We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
The role:
SoFi is seeking an Accounting Manager to join SoFi’s controllership organization, reporting to the Assistant Controller, Corporate Controllership. In this role, you will support our growing business and be a key leader in running the daily operations of the Corporate team, with a focus on technical accounting transactions including accounting for equity (ASC 505 and 260) and investments (ASC 320), close management, review of close processes, overseeing staff and senior work, as well as other critical responsibilities.
SoFi’s fast pace of growth provides career development (e.g., work directly with senior and executive management) and learning opportunities (e.g., automation, process improvements, and breadth of products/transactions) considering the role's enterprise-wide exposure.
What you’ll do:
- Directly contribute to the company's financial stability and growth by managing high-impact financial close processes including overseeing the month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tight deadlines
- Lead the execution of and review of journal entries, results and fluctuations, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts in accordance with US GAAP
- Drive key initiatives and mentor accounting staff fostering professional development and providing guidance and feedback on journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses
- Oversee the end-to-end accounting process; independently determining methods to solve problems and taking action to execute solutions with limited assistance
- Research and interpret accounting treatment and apply guidance to corporate accounting matters, vendor contracts, new transactions, and other related areas
- Support quarterly and annual SEC filings and ensure compliance with SOX requirements
- Serve as key external audit liaison and act as primary contact for the year-end annual audit, as well as for internal audit and SOX compliance requests, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
- Drive automation and process improvements to streamline workflows across the accounting function and enhance efficiencies
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support business decision-making through insightful analysis, fostering a culture of teamwork and transparency
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters or MBA preferred
- 5-8+ years of accounting experience with evidence of assuming roles of greater
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
- complexity, responsibility, and accountability during their career
- Big 4 accounting or large regional firm experience, experience in a public company environment preferred
- Proficiency in MS Excel and excellent writing skills
- Deep understanding of US GAAP and the ability to communicate complex accounting issues to both finance and non-finance personnel
- Must demonstrate attention to detail, analytical abilities, and consistent follow-through, including project management skills
- Strong collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally with teams in finance, operations, legal, and HR
- Experience with managing teams ranging from 1-4
- Fingerprint background check as required by FINRA due to the nature of this position
- Ability to influence stakeholders through subject matter expertise and facilitate dialogue that aligns with strategic priorities
Nice to have:
- Experience in financial services and/or technology industries
- Ability to automate and simplify large datasets
- Experience with ETL tools and other data transformation tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Snowflake, etc.)
- Experience with Accounting ERPs
- Ability to think critically and work independently, while also managing small teams
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.
To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!
SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.New York applicants: Notice of Employee RightsSoFi is committed to embracing diversity. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected].Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.
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If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.
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What We Do
For over a decade, SoFi has helped transform the Fintech industry by creating financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better, so they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions. Whether it’s owning a home, saving for retirement, paying off their student loans, or helping our members invest - SoFi is there every step of the way. Want to learn more about how it works? Check it out here: https://www.sofi.com/how-it-works/
Our core values are at the center of how we help our millions of members get their money right. They are our guiding principles for how we think about serving our members, building our company, and most importantly, how we work together. At SoFi, it’s not just what we do - but how we do it.
SoFi is also proud to be the naming rights partner of SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams.
For more information, visit SoFi.com
Why Work With Us
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation Fintech company using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront.
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