Flex is a growth-stage, NYC headquartered FinTech company that is creating the best rent payment experience. Its hard to believe that its 2026 and paying rent on time is expensive, inflexible, and difficult. Were here to change that! Flex enables our users to pay rent throughout the month on a schedule that better fits their finances and budget. Our mission is to empower as many renters as possible with flexibility over their most significant recurring expense. After deliberately keeping a stealth profile as we built up unprecedented investor support and an enthusiastic user base, we are looking for motivated individuals to help us keep our mission growing. Will you be a part of the team?

About the role

As a Director on the Strategic Finance team, you will play a critical role in shaping Flexs business and financial strategy. You will operate as a senior partner to leadership, owning high-impact, cross-functional initiatives and driving decision-making across the organization. You will lead efforts to improve predictability, maximize ROI, and translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that influence company direction. This role requires strong business judgment, deep financial expertise, a strong bias for action and the ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels.

This is a hybrid position with on-site expectations of 3 days per week in our New York Headquarters. For candidates outside of the NY/NJ area, you may be eligible for our relocation assistance program.

What youll do

Own and drive key company-level financial and strategic initiatives, partnering with senior leadership to inform direction on growth, profitability, and capital allocation
Lead cross-functional strategic planning and forecasting, ensuring alignment between business strategy, financial targets, and execution
Act as a thought partner to executives, influencing decisions on pricing, partnerships, product strategy, and go-to-market investments
Build and evolve Flexs financial and operating models, ensuring they reflect business complexity and support forward-looking decision-making
Identify and execute on high-impact opportunities by synthesizing data, market insights, and internal performance trends
Set the standard for analytical rigor and business insight across the Strategic Finance function
Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for executive and board-level audiences

Key qualifications

Financial modeling wizardry and exceptional attention to detail are a must; deep understanding of fintech and/or financial services business models is a plus
7+ years of strategic finance, FP&A, biz ops, consulting or investment banking experience required; preference for operating experience at high-growth, scaling companies
Ownership mentality with proven ability to own and drive complex, cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact
Bias for action and ability to bring the correct level of rigor while operating with a level ambiguity
Desire and mindset to leverage AI as the default way of work. Highly analytical and interested in complex data analysis
Superior communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills required
Experience with databases, SQL and BI tools a plus
A Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or relevant field

Compensation

Flex takes a market-based approach to pay, ensuring compensation is commensurate with a candidate's experience and our internal leveling guidelines. For candidates located in our Tier 1 (NYC/Bay Area) and Tier 3 (Salt Lake City) markets, the base salary pay range for this role is below. Flex utilizes a geographic pay differential based on a cost of labor index. If you are located outside of the cities listed below, your starting pay will be adjusted to align with the market conditions of your specific geographic zone. Please speak with your recruiter for additional information regarding the specific range for your location.

Tier 1 (NYC/Bay Area)

$212,000—$265,000 USD

Tier 3 (Salt Lake City)

$180,000—$225,000 USD

Life at Flex

We understand that it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, curious, determined, empathetic, and self aware people to grow a successful company. Our HQ is located in New York City, but we have employees located throughout the US, Australia, Canada and South America. We are growing quickly, but deliberately, with a focus on building an inclusive culture. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity workplace.

Offices

Roles posted in New York, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City are hybrid positions with on-site expectations of 2-3 days per week in our local offices. For candidates outside of these areas, you may be eligible for our relocation assistance program.

Benefits

For full-time U.S. employees we offer:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision
Company equity
401(k) plan with company match
Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays
Parental leave
Free Flex subscription

For full-time non-U.S. employees, we offer:

Competitive compensation + company equity
Unlimited PTO

Director, Strategic Finance

Flex

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