Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

About the role 

Chime is seeking a highly skilled Technical Accounting, Senior Manager, to join its dynamic Accounting team. This critical role will be instrumental in ensuring the accurate application of technical accounting guidance and compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will play a key role in navigating complex accounting issues, providing expertise on technical matters, and supporting the overall financial reporting process. 

As a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, including Finance, FP&A, Legal, and external auditors, to analyze and document technical accounting positions. You will operate in a fast-paced environment, supporting Chime’s Controllership organization as the company continues to scale. This position requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong understanding of technical accounting principles, public company reporting requirements, and the ability to thrive in a high-growth setting.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $130,050 and up to $180,600. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

In this role, you can expect to

• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and other relevant financial reporting standards.
• Identify, research and document the Company’s technical accounting matters and provide operational accounting support for complex areas such as Derivatives, Financial Guarantees, Equity, Capitalized Software, etc. 
• Emerging accounting literature – Monitor pronouncements and projects of the FASB, preparing briefings and summaries for presentation to senior management and education to the Accounting team.
• Assist with development and analysis of the company’s policies and procedures, educate the broader accounting team on application of policies and drive the implementation of any changes in policy or adoption of new GAAP Standards.
• Support certain aspects of financial reporting including preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements, and disclosures that meet SEC Standards as well as support internal management reporting needs.
• Contribute to process improvements and internal controls related to financial reporting and technical accounting. 

To thrive in this role, you have     

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA preferred with 8+ years of experience in accounting; including Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage a process, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-based work environment. Verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Ability to get in the details and operate independently and as part of a larger functional team.
• Accounting research and problem solving skills required with a strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to partner cross functionally beyond finance and accounting.

A little about us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that basic banking services should be helpful, transparent, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.

We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress. 

We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we don't—who will?

*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

What we offer

• 🏢 A thoughtful hybrid work policy that combines in-office days and trips to team and company-wide events depending on location to ensure you stay connected to your work and teammates, whether you’re local to one of our offices or remote
• 💻 Hybrid work perks like backup child, elder and/or pet care, as well as a subsidized commuter benefit
• 💰 Competitive salary based on experience
• ✨ 401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 🏝 Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off 
• 🫂 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
• 👟 Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
• 👶 Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
• 👪 Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
• 🎉 In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
• 💚 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.

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