Senior Manager, Accounting

 

We’re seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to help lead external financial reporting at Chime! This role sits on the Controllership team and will help to own the preparation of our public company filings — Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K — along with statutory reporting and equity accounting under ASC 718. You will be a technical resource for the broader accounting organization, partnering closely with Legal, FP&A, People, Stock Administration and our external auditors, and you will have real ownership of the processes and controls behind numbers that go to the market.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $160,000.00 and up to $221,000.00. 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 

• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K), including financial statements, footnotes, EPS and equity rollforwards

• Manage the reporting calendar, disclosure checklists, XBRL tagging and tie-out support files, coordinating deliverables across Legal, FP&A, Investor Relations and the external auditors

• Own equity accounting under ASC 718 across RSUs, options and ESPP, including the accounting for modifications, cancellations and other non-routine award activity

• Prepare and review statutory and regulatory financial statements and supporting filings

• Establish scalable intercompany accounting processes and reporting to support a growing multi-entity structure.

• Review journal entries, reconciliations and flux analysis at month-end close for equity and reporting areas

• Document and maintain SOX-compliant accounting policies, processes and internal controls over financial reporting, and drive automation of manual procedures

To thrive in this role, you have 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 6 years of accounting experience. Big 4 public accounting preferred.

• CPA preferred, with deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations (Regulation S-X and S-K)

• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K.

• Demonstrated ownership of stock-based compensation accounting

• Experience with intercompany and statutory reporting 

• Excellent interpersonal, time and self-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver against hard filing deadlines

• Phenomenal teammate with a positive attitude that embraces change, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills

• Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve accounting workflows, such as drafting documentation, analyzing large data sets, or automating repetitive close tasks.

• Bonus Experience: Workiva, NetSuite, Shareworks

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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 core banking services should be helpful, easy, 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 for our full-time, regular employees

Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.

Benefits that support your work and life, including backup child, elder, and pet care and subsidized commuter benefits for eligible employees.

✨ Comprehensive health, financial, and wellbeing benefits designed to support you at every stage of life.

Generous vacation policy and 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 22 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents

Access to family planning reimbursement

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.

Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, NYC Fair Chance Act, and the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact: accommodations@chime.com.

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