Flex

Cost Accountant

Flex$75K — $104K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Business, or related fields
  • 5-6 years of accounting experience
  • Preferred professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.)
  • Familiarity with regulatory and reporting requirements
  • Strong analytical skills for P&L analysis and variance identification

Responsibilities

  • Review Profit and Loss accounts to ensure compliance with policies
  • Compare actual versus forecasted results and adjust entries accordingly
  • Collect and report reasons for variances in financial data
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts to identify variances
  • Identify and mitigate potential accounting risks
  • Plan and execute timely book close activities with accuracy
  • Collaborate with teams on budget and forecast preparation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.


we are looking to add a Cost Accountant to our Finance team in Henrico VA

In this role you will be In charge of preparing and maintaining accounting records and researching and interpreting accounting records to give advice or prepare statements.

What a typical day looks like

  • Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy, Process and Procedures.
  • Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly. researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books. 
  • Collect the business reasons for the remaining variances and report appropriately.
  • Reconcile all the scoped Balance sheet accounts with sub ledger/manual schedule to identify the variance, if any and ensure that those variances are properly dealt in the books of accounts.
  • Review the accounts on periodic basis to identify any potential risk and ensure that the same is mitigated properly.
  • Ensure that all the book close related /reporting activities are properly planned and executed on timely basis with utmost accuracy.
  • Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts.
  • Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics.
  • Be familiar with relevant Accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements in the Controllers Handbook and RCTS.

The experience we are looking to add to our team:

  • Typically requires a B. Com / B.C. S / M. Com / MBA /BBA/ BBM, any other commerce and Accounts Stream degrees.
  • Typically requires 5-6 years of related experience.
  • A professional certification is preferred - A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a Certified General Accountant (CGA).

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-17-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-10-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$75,700.00 USD - $104,100.00 USDAnnual

Job CategoryFinance

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
NASDAQ

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