Spotify is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented, and collaborative Senior Accountant to join our Content Accounting team (based in New York City), supporting the Podcast and Music (Labels) verticals. The selected candidate will report into the Manager of Content Accounting, and will provide support on various areas of content accounting and some of the most exciting aspects of our business.
What You'll Do
Execute monthly global content accounting close processes for the podcast and music (labels) verticals, ensuring timely and accurate financial reportingPrepare and/or review monthly journal entries, uplifts, account reconciliations, roll forwards, and flux analysesOwn end-to-end accounting processes for content-related contracts, including minimum guarantees, flat-fee arrangements, and revenue share modelsDevelop and enhance content accounting processes, controls, and documentationSupport internal, external, and third-party audits by providing necessary documentation and insights related to designated areasCollaborate cross-functionally with Technical Accounting, Financial Systems, Legal, Licensing, Internal Audit, FP&A, Tax, and other business stakeholders on policies, process improvements, and system initiativesContribute to process improvements, automation efforts, and documentation to enhance the scalability and efficiency of content accounting operationsParticipate in special projects, system implementations, and process transformation initiatives as the business continues to evolveOccasionally travel to collaborate with global team membersWho You Are
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance requiredCPA or CA preferredMinimum of 4 years relevant professional experience preferredBig 4 experience preferredExcellent time and self-management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlinesStrong excel and/or google sheets skills, and be comfortable with extremely large dataComfortable working in a fast paced and constantly changing environmentPrevious experience of IFRS and/or SOX is an advantageExperience in the entertainment, media, or tech space is an advantageExperience with major ERP systems (Oracle, SAP or Netsuite) is an advantageWhere You'll Be
This role is based in New York, NYWe offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come into the office 2-3 days per week.Working hours? We operate within the EST zone for collaboration.