Accounting Manager
About Flexport:
At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.
The Opportunity:
Our Finance and Accounting team acts as a strategic partner to stakeholders across the company, working cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strong business insights. As the company Tcontinues to grow globally, we are seeking a highly experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations, optimize processes, and drive solutions to complex challenges.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as a key contributor in the accounting function, overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-entity consolidations.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal controls.
- Lead the preparation and review of management reports and provide data-driven insights to influence strategic decision-making.
- Conduct technical accounting research on complex issues and provide clear, detailed documentation.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations) to improve end-to-end accounting processes and align on reporting needs.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve accounting issues, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Leverage technology and system capabilities to streamline accounting workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance scalability for future growth.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, problem solving, and continuous process improvement.
What You’ll Bring:
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- CPA required, with 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting within a rapidly growing company, ideally in the tech or global business sector.
- Superior knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and corporate accounting best practices.
- Strong experience with multi-entity consolidations, international subsidiaries, and multi-currency transactions.
- Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff, with a focus on coaching and team performance.
- Adept at identifying problems, analyzing root causes, and implementing process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for problem-solving, financial process improvement, and driving operational excellence.
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Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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