Sr. Associate, Corporate Finance at Chime San Francisco, CA

Sr. Associate, Corporate Finance job  Francisco, CA.

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Associate to support the Corporate Finance function at Chime! In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping our business and financial strategy while driving high-impact initiatives across the company. Your responsibilities will include supporting the monthly close process, the annual operating plan, and forecasting the balance sheet and cash flow statement, along with performing detailed reporting and analysis.

You’ll work closely with the Accounting and Capital Markets teams to enhance the accuracy of key balance sheet and cash flow forecasting items. A strong understanding of financial statements and their interdependencies is essential for providing insightful analyses that drive accountability and financial predictability. Furthermore, you’ll support the Systems/Data team to optimize Pigment, our new planning platform, by developing executive-level dashboards and enhancing the efficiency of existing forecast models.

We’re looking for an analytical and collaborative team player who can break down complex financial problems into actionable insights while maintaining a strategic perspective.

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

• Support the monthly close process, monthly forecast, and annual operating plan
• Support balance sheet and cash flow management, including analysis, forecasting, planning, and scenario modeling
• Partner with Accounting, Capital Markets, and Finance teams to enhance forecast accuracy through deeper analysis and continuous improvement
• Work closely with the Accounting team to develop a strong understanding of key financial metrics and KPIs, support and gain insight into the monthly close process, perform deep-dive analyses into all components of working capital, and leverage internal and external benchmarking to evaluate and improve the accuracy and effectiveness of balance sheet and cash flow forecasting
• Collaborate with the Capital Markets team to conduct scenario analyses and develop pro forma models that assess the potential impact of financing activities on the financial statements
• Engage with and support Finance team members in improving company-wide forecasting, scenario planning, reporting, and variance analysis across the income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet
• Prepare accurate reports, ensuring data integrity across multiple sources
• Identify potential issues and proactively implement process improvements
• Leverage data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making

To thrive in this role, you have

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, or consulting; prior experience at high-growth technology or financial technology startups a plus
• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or relevant field
• CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of the Balance Sheet components and its impact on cash flow generation
• Expertise in Excel / Google Sheets - you can build scalable, efficient, and intuitive models with ease; experience with Pigment, Looker, or SQL is a plus
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Superior communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization
• A team-oriented mindset and a positive attitude

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.

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