Manager, Corporate Accounting

Flex; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision

Company equity

401(k) plan with company match

Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays

Parental leave

Flex Cares Program: Non-profit company match + pet adoption coverage

Job summary

Flex seeks a detail-oriented and motivated Manager of Corporate Accounting to lead the month-end close process in New York. The role requires a strong background in US GAAP and technical accounting within a fast-paced FinTech environment. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and mentor junior members. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary ranging from $119,000 to $149,000 USD based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of technical accounting areas.
• Strong understanding and application of US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial close tooling.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close for core financial statement areas including debt and interest expense.
• Design and maintain a robust accruals process for operating expenses.
• Identify and drive continuous improvements to close processes.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Active CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Flex is a growth‑stage, NYC headquartered FinTech company that is creating the best rent payment experience. It’s hard to believe that it’s 2026 and paying rent on time is expensive, inflexible, and difficult. We’re here to change that! Flex enables our users to pay rent throughout the month on a schedule that better fits their finances and budget. Our mission is to empower as many renters as possible with flexibility over their most significant recurring expense. After deliberately keeping a stealth profile as we built up unprecedented investor support and an enthusiastic user base, we are looking for motivated individuals to help us keep our mission growing. Will you be a part of the team?

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 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

Flex takes a market‑based approach to pay, ensuring compensation is commensurate with a candidate’s experience and our internal leveling guidelines. For candidates located in our Tier 1 markets (NYC/SF), the on‑target earning (OTE) pay range for this role is $119,000 – $149,000 USD. For all other U.S. locations, Flex utilizes a geographic pay differential based on a cost of labor index. If you are located outside of the Tier 1 states listed above, your starting pay will be adjusted to align with the market conditions of your specific geographic zone. Please speak with your recruiter for additional information regarding the specific range for your location.

Life at Flex

We understand that it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, curious, determined, empathetic, and self‑aware people to grow a successful company. Our HQ is located in New York City, but we have employees located throughout the U.S., Australia, Canada, and South America. We are growing quickly, but deliberately, with a focus on building an inclusive culture. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal‑opportunity workplace.

Offices

Roles posted in New York, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City are hybrid positions with on‑site expectations of 2‑3 days per week in our local offices. For candidates outside of these areas, you may be eligible for our relocation assistance program.

For full‑time U.S. employees we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision
• Company equity
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Flex Cares Program: Non‑profit company match + pet adoption coverage
• Free Flex subscription

For full‑time non‑U.S. employees we offer:

• Competitive compensation + company equity
• Unlimited PTO

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Flex’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.