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Eager to shape the future of a global audio powerhouse? Spotify is looking for a sharp, highly motivated and collaborative problem-solver to join the Technical Accounting team in the podcast and creator video space. Technical Accounting assesses the Company’s most complex accounting and reporting matters, which involves frequent partnership with business leaders, legal experts and product innovators to advise and execute on Spotify’s business strategies while maintaining accounting compliance.
This is a dynamic role in one of Spotify’s fastest growing lines of business, which will directly involve navigating the intersection of Spotify’s podcast and creator video business strategy with efficient, accurate and transparent reporting to podcast and video creators. The candidate will contribute towards developing world-class accounting and reporting processes by working with a cross-functional team domestically and internationally. Ready to join a team where your expertise powers the soundtrack of the world? Apply now and help us amplify what matters!
What You'll Do
- Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting topics related to Spotify’s podcast licensing agreements and creator monetization program terms and conditions
- Analyze and interpret complex contracts with podcast partners to determine accounting treatment and operational feasibility
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Data, and Product teams to ensure accurate cost recognition and financial reporting
- Assist with the implementation, management and scaling of payment solutions for creators, including new launched initiatives like the Spotify Partner Program
- Management and review of monthly global content accounting close, including monthly account reconciliations, roll forwards, and flux analyses ensuring accurate and timely results
- Oversight and execution of creator payout workflows, creator inquiries, and external vendor set up
- Draft technical accounting memos and provide guidance on new business initiatives and deal structures
Who You Are
- 6+ years of relevant experience in technical accounting, public accounting, or a similar role within a global organization. Big four experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and be an actively licensed CPA or equivalent
- Deep understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS (especially revenue and relevant content licensing standards)
- Experience with complex contract review and accounting research, and the ability to explain technical concepts to a wide variety of financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Collaborative teammate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Brings a detail-oriented and hands-on style and the ability to prioritize and deliver results in a fast moving company with a wide variety of strategic initiatives
- Experience working with ERP, financial payment systems and automated reporting tools (i.e., NetSuite, Coupa, Hyperwallet, etc.) is an advantage
- Prior experience in the media, entertainment, or tech industry is a plus
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in New York, NY
- We 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.
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