Accounting Manager, Chime
$119-165k
+ Bonus and competitive equity
4 days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Open for applications
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$119-165k
+ Bonus and competitive equity
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of accounting or finance experience. Big 4 public accounting preferred
- CPA, or CPA candidate preferred, with proven understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Demonstrate attention to detail and experience in balancing multiple projects simultaneously to achieve results
- Excellent interpersonal, time and self-management skills & ability to prioritize
- Phenomenal teammate with a positive attitude that embraces change and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, proactive and faces challenges head-on
- Advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills, with the ability to manipulate and digest mass amounts of data
- Bonus Experience: Month-end close, SOX, Netsuite, SQL, and Looker
What the job involves
- We’re seeking an Accounting Manager that will play a meaningful role supporting the Accounting function at Chime!
- This role will be a part of the Controllership team, essential to the company’s month-end close process
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to improve the efficiency of close processes, take ownership of challenging and complex accounting areas and support major projects that impact the entire accounting organization
- You'll actively be involved in the monthly close process, including the preparation of reports and analysis and reviewing various journal entries of staff
- Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis at month-end close
- Help document, implement and maintain appropriate accounting policies, processes and internal controls
- Improve existing processes, controls, and documentation, suggest and implement improvements to scale and automate manual procedures
- Collaborate with key cross-functional partners including finance, data analytics, marketing, legal and others on a variety of projects
- Support the accounting team on critical accounting projects, including the implementation of system improvements, new product launches and other ad-hoc items
- Support external audit requirements
- Assist in financial reporting during the month-end and quarterly close process
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasising straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meagre interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $11.6B since its 2025 IPO. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base. That being said, Chime's IPO, rare in a financially uncertain period, proves that it has shifted from challenger to major player.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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