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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 Rights

SoFi 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 accommodations@sofi.com.

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.

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Accounting Manager - Corporate Controllership

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 Rights

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.

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