Full-Time

Senior Content Accountant

Content Accounting, Publishing

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Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$83.9k - $119.9kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office attendance 2-3 times per week.

Category
Financial Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
SQL
Google Cloud Platform
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Spotify's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CPA or CA preferred
  • 4+ years professional experience preferred
  • Big 4 experience preferred
  • Experience in the entertainment and media space is preferred
  • Excellent time and self-management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines required
  • Strong Excel skills, and comfortable with very large data volume
  • SQL skills and experience with automation and Google Cloud Platform is a plus
  • Proven ability to succeed in a fast paced and constantly changing environment
  • Previous experience of IFRS and/or SOX is an advantage
Responsibilities
  • Execution of monthly global content accounting close, ensuring accurate results are delivered on time for reporting
  • Preparation and/or review of monthly account reconciliations, roll forwards and flux analysis
  • Develop and/or refine content accounting processes and procedures
  • Support external, 3rd party and internal audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility
  • Work cross functionally with Technical accounting, Finance, Legal, Content, Sales, Sales Operations, FP&A, Billing, AR, IT, Tax and various business owners on policies, processes and programs, and help drive key system initiatives and improvements
  • Mentor, teach, and review the work of other supporting members of the global accounting team
  • Participation in special projects, ERP implementation, system enhancements, third party audits or ad hoc analyses as assigned
  • Travel can be required occasionally in the role
Desired Qualifications
  • Big 4 experience preferred
  • Experience in the entertainment and media space is preferred
  • SQL skills and experience with automation and Google Cloud Platform is a plus
  • Previous experience of IFRS and/or SOX is an advantage

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts online. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spotify's concert series could boost user engagement and subscription rates.
  • The Partner Program offers creators diverse revenue streams, expanding Spotify's content library.
  • Investments from Oak Ridge and CHURCHILL indicate strong investor confidence in Spotify.

What critics are saying

  • Regional music genres' rise may challenge Spotify's global market dominance.
  • Potential Sonos acquisition by Apple could increase competition in audio streaming.
  • Allegations of inflating song popularity could harm Spotify's reputation and lead to legal issues.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.
  • The platform provides personalized playlists enhancing user experience and engagement.
  • Spotify's freemium model caters to diverse user preferences and budgets.

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Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events