Director of Corporate Accounting, Flex
$200-220k
+ Company equity
3 days a week in office (Union Square, NY)
Flexible rent payment application
Open for applications
Flexible rent payment application
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$200-220k
+ Company equity
3 days a week in office (Union Square, NY)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help people pay for the things that matter most.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate has a deep, practical knowledge of US GAAP, strong business acumen, and a strategic, big-picture perspective
- We’re looking for a hands-on leader who embodies resilience, ownership, and exceptional judgment, and who can navigate comfortably in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Active CPA license in good standing
- 10+ years of relevant accounting experience in a similar accounting operations leadership/management position, preferably in a public company. Prior Big 4 experience is highly preferred
- Prior experience in fintech, financial services, or a regulated industry is preferred, particularly within a high-growth environment
- Must have strong understanding and application of US GAAP, with specialization in corporate accounting areas including contingencies (ASC 450), leasing (ASC 842), debt (ASC 470) share-based compensation (ASC 718), capitalized software (ASC 350-40)
- Systems - experience with ERP implementation, including design and implementation of record-to-report and procure-to-pay modules
- Strong understanding of AP and T&E systems, including prior implementation experience, is highly preferred (Ramp, Bill.com, or similar)
- Internal Controls - strong knowledge and experience in designing, implementing and operating internal controls within FSCP and PTP process; prior SOX experience strongly preferred
- Prior experience directly managing AP function is preferred; robust knowledge of AP processes and best practices is essential
- Must be comfortable and have experience functioning in a fast-paced, high growth environment with ambiguity and changing priorities. Must be able to be nimble and pivot quickly/easily
- Proven track record of effective communication at all levels of the organization, with a high level of self-awareness and humility, and excellent collaboration skills
- Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and also collaborate with cross-functional teams; comfortable rolling up sleeves and directly executing work as a preparer as needed
- Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems, and collaborate with others to resolve effectively
- Ability to work well under pressure and appropriately prioritize responsibilities. Demonstrate strong leadership/mentorship across the Accounting team
What the job involves
- We are seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to join our growing finance team as Director, Corporate Accounting, owning core accounting operations for corporate accounting while also overseeing our accounts payable function
- In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for optimizing current accounting and financial reporting processes and building, developing and empowering a high-performing team that can scale with Flex’s next phase of growth
- You will design and manage well-controlled, efficient accounting processes, leveraging technology and automation to drive operational excellence
- This position will report to the VP, Controller and will be located in our New York headquarters on a hybrid basis
- Manage all aspects of the month-end close as it pertains to core financial statement areas including: cash, fixed assets, leasing, AP and accrued expenses, contingencies, payroll and stock-based compensation, capitalized software, debt and equity
- Drive improvements in the month-end close process while ensuring accuracy and timeliness, including formalization of balance sheet reconciliations, enhanced level of documentation and review, and close management tooling
- Partner closely with various operational functions, ensuring that business needs are met while ensuring efficiency and accuracy of accounting in accordance with US GAAP
- Understand, develop and enforce accounting policies and conclusions in accordance with GAAP guidance, educating both team members and other stakeholders on accounting considerations and outcomes
- Act as a key strategic partner in the selection, design and implementation of the company’s future ERP system and broader financial systems roadmap with Controller and other stakeholders
- Work closely with Strategic Finance and other teams to provide key financial information and metrics, and leverage your experience and knowledge to help optimize current COA and reporting structures
- Ensure strong internal controls and make recommendations to improve financial operations to drive best practices. Train staff on internal controls/SOX readiness, taking a hands-on approach to design new or enhance existing controls
- Partner closely with the treasury team and technology partners to drive a robust and scalable cash reconciliation and reporting process
- Oversee the Accounts Payable function, supervising day-to-day operations to ensure timely, accurate and compliant invoice processing, while also driving best practices and process automation leveraging technology
- Act as a key team leader to foster growth and innovation mindset and continuously work to build, lead and mentor a strong team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Anticipate changes required in order to support the business with efficient and scalable processes
Our take
Many people struggle to pay their rent every month, with a variety of bills hitting their bank accounts simultaneously. Whilst many of these people earn enough money to cover their bills, the inflexible nature of monthly bills can make the all-in-one payment a harder obstacle.
Flex provides a mobile application for the flexible payment of rent, allowing users to pay their landlords through flexible payment plans, reschedule payments when necessary, and protect their funds through Overdraft Protection. The company achieves this by partnering with estate agents and paying their resident's bills upfront, taking on the challenges that landlords would normally have due to late payments.
Flex has experienced extremely rapid growth since its founding which has caused some issues, as it struggled to keep up with the surge in new customers. Having made improvements to its product and scaled its customer service team, it is set to continue providing a service that has come to be highly valued by both tenants and landlords.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Feb 2022
$160m
SERIES C
Apr 2021
$46.6m
SERIES B
Total funding: $225.1m
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision: Your healthcare will be available from Day 1— giving you immediate peace of mind — with best in class coverage and options.
- Parental Leave: Step away with paid time off to focus on family and life’s newest chapter.
- NYC HQ: Collaborate in our lively New York headquarters, with new office space on the way!
- 401(k) Retirement Savings: Plan ahead with our 401(k) program to grow your future. And starting early 2026, employees will be eligible for a company match!
- Flex Giving: Flex Giving empowers employees to support local nonprofits advancing housing stability in the communities we call home.
- Employee Assistance Fund: Confidential financial support to teammates facing unexpected hardships or emergencies.
- Hybrid Work Policy: Work flexibly from home, with in-person collaboration and events that matter.
- Unlimited PTO + Holidays: Take the time you need— whether that’s a vacation, recharge, or simply a long weekend
- Free Flex Subscription: As a Flex employee, you'll have full access to our services without charge.
- GrubHub Credit: Enjoy meal credits while in the office, so you’re fueled for the workday ahead.
Company HQ
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
Leadership
Shragie Lichtenstein
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Flex in 2019, Shragie co-founded Boundless Reality. They graduated from Yeshiva University in 2015 with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance.
YeTong Shao
(Co-Founder)Prior to co-founding Flex in 2019, YeTong co-founded Boundless Reality alongside Shragie. They graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematic & Economics.
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