Manager - Podcast Technical Accounting

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!

• 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

• 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

• 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.

The United States base range for this position is $109,074 - 155,820 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.