Senior Director, Corporate Accounting

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Job summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure into SpinCo, planned for Q1 2027. The Senior Director, Corporate Accounting will lead head-office accounting and payroll accounting for the new public company, reporting to the VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.

The role includes month-end close, treasury, payroll, audits, SOX compliance, and M&A support, requiring strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years progressive management experience, ideally in head-office and payroll accounting at a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge and application of US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven leadership and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for corporate entities and manage treasury, benefits, and payroll accounting.
• Oversee U.S. payroll and related accounting and budgeting; manage cash flow forecasting for corporate units.
• Serve as primary contact for audits and SOX compliance; partner with external auditors and Audit Committee.
• Drive M&A activity support and corporate reorganizations; develop and maintain policy documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

SOX Compliance

Payroll Accounting

US GAAP

SEC Reporting

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Audits

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 08-31-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-31-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications. We are seeking to hire a Senior Director, Corporate Accounting to support the VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer by leading the head‑office accounting and payroll accounting groups for newly spun‑off public company.

What a typical day looks like

Own and drive the month‑end accounting close process for Corporate entities enabling accurate and efficiently reported financial results within tight deadlines for a large global and publicly traded manufacturer. Manage treasury, deferred compensation, corporate aircraft and legal accrual accounting. Lead U.S. payroll, benefits, and workers’ compensation accounting, and budgeting. Manage forecast and cash flow cycles for Corporate accounting business unit. Act as primary contact for external and internal audits of Corporate accounting and take primary responsibility for SOX compliance for Corporate & U.S payroll. Establish and maintain relationships with regional accounting, FP&A, GBS, legal, tax and other corporate functions and support M&A activity, corporate reorganizations and other projects. Lead and develop the Corporate & Payroll accounting teams. Own vendor relationship in conjunction with payroll manager for outsourced U.S. payroll provider. Maintain up‑to‑date policies and procedure documentation.

Note: The above list of responsibilities reflects essential functions for this role and does not prescribe or restrict the number or types of tasks that may be assigned or reassigned during the conduct of business.

The experience we are looking to add to our team

BA/BS in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant Track record of 10+ years of progressive experience in management positions Ideally in head‑office and payroll accounting at a public traded company Comprehensive understanding of financial and management accounting and reporting under US GAAP and SEC requirements. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and its application are essential. Ability to proactively and productively collaborate with executive management, Audit Committee, outside legal counsel, valuation experts, external auditors, and various departments within the company. Strong leader that drives execution and builds the necessary capability to succeed; initiates action and commits to achieving business outcomes by taking accountability for goals. Strong business acumen, financial skills, and analytical abilities. Strong project management skills, ability to drive multiple projects forward concurrently, effectively leverages resources to drive results and ability to create excellent and sustainable processes.

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What you’ll receive for the great work you provide

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category Finance

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