Senior Accountant
Content Technical Accounting
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New York
Eager to shape the future of a global audio powerhouse? Spotify is looking for a sharp, collaborative problem-solver to drive innovation across our business. You'll be at the heart of it all, partnering with business leaders, legal experts, and product innovators to master the complexities of accounting for content royalties. You'll empower key partners with data-driven insights on critical commercial decisions while upholding accounting standards. Success involves working with a diverse and cross-functional team, domestically and internationally, contributing towards developing world-class accounting processes and controls to help unlock Spotify’s continued growth. This is a dynamic role in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment. 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 content licensing agreements
- Analyze and interpret complex contracts with labels, publishers, and partners to determine accounting treatment
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Data, and Product teams to ensure accurate royalty and financial reporting
- Draft technical accounting memos and provide guidance on new business initiatives and deal structures
- Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes for content-related accounts
- Drive and support the implementation of process improvements within the Accounting team via use of AI and other automation tools
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or equivalent)
- 3+ years of relevant experience in technical accounting, public accounting, or a similar role within a global organization. Big four experience strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS (especially revenue and relevant content licensing standards)
- Experience with complex contract review and accounting research
- Collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts to a wide variety of financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Familiarity with automation tools and a drive for efficiency
- Prior experience in the media, entertainment, or tech industry is a plus
Where You Will 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.
Learn about life at Spotify
The United States base range for this position is $83,903 - $119,861.00 plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. This range encompasses multiple levels. Leveling is determined during the interview process. Placement in a level depends on relevant work history and interview performance.
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
Our global benefits
Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.
Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.
Global parental leave, six months off - for all new parents.
All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.
Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.