Tax Manager at Flex in New York, NY

Summary: Flex is a growth-stage FinTech company headquartered in NYC, focused on transforming the rent payment experience. The Tax Manager will establish tax operations, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and collaborate with various teams to enhance the company's tax strategy. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain the company’s tax compliance calendar; implement process improvements and controls to ensure all filings are completed timely and accurately - Lead coordination with external tax advisors on all areas of tax compliance and strategy, including ASC 740 provision, tax returns, tax credits, and advisory projects (e.g. nexus/taxability study, transfer pricing, etc.) - Own indirect tax compliance across all jurisdictions, including research, registrations, filings and process management - Support the day-to-day responsibilities of the tax function, including reconciliation work streams, planning projects, preparing audit-ready documentation, and performing tax research - Prepare transfer pricing calculations and documentation, and record tax and transfer pricing entries to the general ledger on a quarterly basis in partnership with accounting team - Manage tax audits (financial statement and regulatory), including responding to notices from tax authorities - As necessary, assist with non-income tax related projects and queries, including certain payroll and payroll-related tax matters, in coordination with the responsible teams - Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, maintaining key relationships across multiple functions including Accounting, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and People teams, as well as external tax advisors and auditors Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - 5+ years experience within the business services tax group at a reputable tax advisory firm (Big 4 experience preferred) or on an in-house corporate tax team - CPA (earned or in progress) - Strong knowledge of state tax laws and regulations, with ability to research and interpret complex issues - Demonstrated experience with ASC 740, income tax provisions, and coordinating with external tax advisors - Exceptional organizational, project management and communication skills, including ability to independently manage external consultants and drive work streams from kick off to closure - Experience working in a high-growth company is a plus; comfortable navigating in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and multiple priorities - A proactive, hands-on approach and ability to operate as the company's sole dedicated tax employee while leveraging external partners - Growth mindset; looking for someone who aspires to grow with Flex and is willing to stretch beyond the initial scope of the role and take on new challenges Preferred Qualifications: - Big 4 experience preferred Required Skills: Tax Compliance, ASC 740, CPA Important Skills: State Tax Laws, Project Management Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration Skills, Growth Mindset Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision available from Day 1, Company equity, 401(k) plan with company match (our company match kicks off at the beginning of 2026), Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays, Parental leave, Flex Cares Program, Free Flex subscription