Manager, Corporate Accounting

Flex is a growth‑stage, NYC headquartered Fin Tech 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?

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.

• 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

• 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…