Manager, Corporate Accounting

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated accounting professional to join our growing finance team as Manager, Corporate Accounting. In this role, you will own key areas of the month-end close process, including debt and interest expense, fixed assets, leases, capitalized software, payroll accounting, and share-based compensation. You will partner closely with the Director, Corporate Accounting to build and maintain well-controlled, efficient accounting processes and contribute to a high-performing team that can scale with Flex's next phase of growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting foundation, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment. This position will report to the Director, Corporate Accounting and will be located in our New York headquarters on a hybrid basis.

What You'll Do

• Own the month-end close for core financial statement areas including debt and interest expense (ASC 470), fixed assets, leases (ASC 842), capitalized software (ASC 350-40), payroll, and share-based compensation (ASC 718), ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all areas
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and documentation in accordance with US GAAP
• Design and maintain a robust accruals process for operating expenses, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate supporting documentation across all relevant spend categories; partner with business owners to improve visibility and forecasting of accrued liabilities
• Identify and drive continuous improvements to close processes, including enhanced documentation, review workflows, and automation opportunities
• Develop and apply technical accounting conclusions in accordance with GAAP, and clearly communicate findings and outcomes to team members and cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure strong internal controls across areas of ownership; support SOX readiness initiatives by designing, documenting, and operating effective controls within the financial close process
• Partner with cross-functional teams — including People, Legal, Treasury, and Strategic Finance — to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting for complex or judgmental areas
• Support the Director, Corporate Accounting and broader finance team in ERP implementation and financial systems initiatives, with a focus on record-to-report processes; contribute to the evolution of the company's chart of accounts and financial reporting structure to support scalability and improved decision-making
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of accounting policies, keeping current on relevant guidance and proactively assessing the impact of new standards
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Roll up your sleeves and directly execute work as a preparer when needed, maintaining a hands-on approach as the team continues to scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA license in good standing
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of technical accounting areas; prior Big 4 experience is highly preferred
• Strong understanding and application of US GAAP, with practical experience in areas including leasing (ASC 842), debt (ASC 470), share-based compensation (ASC 718), and capitalized software (ASC 350-40)
• Prior experience in fintech, financial services, or a regulated industry is preferred, particularly within a high-growth environment
• Experience with ERP systems and financial close tooling; exposure to ERP implementation projects is a plus
• Solid knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance; experience designing and operating controls within a financial close process is strongly preferred
• Must be comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment — nimble and able to pivot quickly
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• AI-forward mindset with a genuine curiosity for how emerging tools and technologies — including AI assistants like Claude — can be leveraged to enhance and evolve accounting processes, reporting, and workflows; experience experimenting with or implementing AI-driven solutions in an accounting or finance context is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a high degree of self-awareness, humility, and collaboration — proven ability to build relationships across functions and levels of the organization
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize effectively, and demonstrate leadership and mentorship within the accounting team

Tier 1 (NYC/Bay Area) 119000 - 149000 USD
Tier 3 (Salt Lake City) 101150 - 126650 USD