Join us to solve real world problems while shaping the future of global trade. The Opportunity:

Flexport is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. Finance is central to Flexport’s success - creating transparency of company’s performance, financials, risks and internal controls, and building the people, process and product needed for the future of Flexport.

Reporting into the Assistant Controller, you will support the accounting team and be responsible for the monthly and annual  close process and financial reporting. 

You will:

• Oversee the  month-end close processes, including reviewing account reconciliation and journal entries for appropriate accounting treatment, completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and present our consolidated financial reporting to management.
• Directing efforts in developing, implementing, and maintaining systems, procedures and policies for the group.
• Serve as liaison between the following teams: FP&A and Operations, etc.
• Manage a team of accounting managers and staff.
• Ad-hoc responsibilities/projects as needed (acquisition accounting, systems implementations, etc.)

You should have: 

• A Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, CPA preferred 
• 8+ years of working experience progressive responsibilities 
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting principles and regulations
• Experience with ERP systems is a must.
• Experience driving change and improving the end-to-end processes with a proven track record in business process re-engineering and systems analysis
• Experience with team supervision or people management
• Prioritization skills and the ability to execute on deliverables in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make it easy and accessible for everyone. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T 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. At a valuation of $8 billion, we’re experiencing record growth and 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.

Worried about not having any freight forwarding experience?

• Don’t be! We’re building the first Operating System for Global Trade. That’s why it’s incredibly important for us to bring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with our industry veterans to help move the freight forwarding industry forward.
• What’s freight forwarding and why does it matter? Freight forwarding is the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another and it’s what makes global trade possible. Flexport is on a mission to make global trade easier for everyone because we believe it can help connect the world and break down economic barriers.
• We know this industry is complex. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy, a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success. 

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. 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.