About the role

The Director, Technical Accounting will report to the VP of Accounting. This role is hybrid with on-site expectations of 2-3 days per week in our New York Headquarters.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for technical accounting research and implementation strategy by reviewing proposed accounting standards and determining the potential impact to the Company.
• Collaborate cross functionally with key stakeholders and provide technical accounting guidance on new business initiatives such as contracts, transfer pricing and new business revenue streams
• Lead the preparation and update of accounting policies through development of the Company accounting policy manual
• Maintain the controls framework by staying informed with new FASB announcements and regulatory guidelines as they relate to the Fintech sector
• Review and document complicated accounting issues and make recommendations for appropriate treatment
• Partner with the VP of Accounting in executing consolidated financial statement external audits and quarterly reviews if applicable
• Provide training to accounting department team members related to accounting policies and new accounting standards
• Lead the preparation of accounting transaction memos detailing significant transactions.
• Partner with VP of Accounting to ensure accounting and financial reporting process risks have been identified, assessed and documented in accordance with SOX requirements.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A) in Accounting
• 10+ years accounting experience with Fintech or Big 4 CPA firm required
• Experience with IPO a plus
• Strong working knowledge FASB codification as it relates to ASC 606, ASC 842 & ASC 718 for financial market instruments/products
• Proven self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, communication and analytical business acumen
• Proficiency in GAAP accounting and financial statement preparation, including month-end and year-end close process
• Track record of driving transformation and efficiencies in controls and accounting systems
• Experience managing teams and fostering strong internal and external relationships
• CPA or equivalent is highly desirable
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Strong PC background with working knowledge of MS Excel, ERP and financial systems.
• Proven time management and project management ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Desire to work in an exciting, start-up environment that encourages individual growth and excellence.

The national pay range for this role is $211,000-$226,000 in base salary. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience aligned with Flex's internal leveling guidelines and benchmarks.