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Salary: USD 119,000 - 149,000 / annual
Flex is a growth-stage fintech company building a payment platform for household financial obligations. The company enables users to see, split, and pay bills flexibly while building credit history through on-time payments.
As Manager, Corporate Accounting, you will own key areas of the month-end close process and partner closely with the Director, Corporate Accounting to build scalable, well-controlled accounting processes. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic process improvement with direct execution as the team scales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own month-end close for core financial statement areas: debt and interest expense (ASC 470), fixed assets, leases (ASC 842), capitalized software (ASC 350-40), payroll, and share-based compensation (ASC 718)
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP
- Design and maintain robust accruals processes for operating expenses; partner with business owners on visibility and forecasting
- Identify and drive continuous improvements to close processes, including documentation, review workflows, and automation
- Develop and communicate technical accounting conclusions to team members and cross-functional stakeholders
- Ensure strong internal controls and support SOX readiness initiatives by designing and operating effective controls
- Partner with People, Legal, Treasury, and Strategic Finance teams on complex accounting areas
- Support ERP implementation and financial systems initiatives, focusing on record-to-report processes
- Contribute to accounting policy development and stay current on relevant guidance
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering ownership and continuous improvement
- Execute work directly as a preparer when needed, maintaining a hands-on approach
Requirements:
- 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; Big 4 experience highly preferred
- Strong understanding and practical application of US GAAP, including leasing (ASC 842), debt (ASC 470), share-based compensation (ASC 718), and capitalized software (ASC 350-40)
- Prior fintech, financial services, or regulated industry experience preferred, particularly in high-growth environments
- Experience with ERP systems and financial close tooling; ERP implementation project exposure a plus
- Solid knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance; experience designing and operating controls within financial close processes strongly preferred
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in fast-paced, high-growth environments; ability to pivot quickly
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively
- AI-forward mindset with genuine curiosity about emerging tools and technologies; experience experimenting with or implementing AI-driven solutions in accounting or finance contexts a plus
- Excellent communication skills with high degree of self-awareness, humility, and collaboration; proven ability to build relationships across functions and organizational levels
- Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize effectively, and demonstrate leadership and mentorship
