ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a hard-working, highly motivated Manager, Accounting to join our team! You will play a key role in the Accounting and Finance department during a dynamic period of growth and process transformation. This position will be a key member of the Corporate Accounting team and supervise the teams responsible for the accounting of real estate, IT and software, fixed assets, debt, and cash as well as all corporate functions. The candidate will be responsible for designing and carrying out scalable policies, processes, and systems that address risk management and efficient transaction processing while ensuring accounting is in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

In this role, you will be responsible for taking ownership of various workstreams within the controllership organization, with a focus on corporate expenses and balance sheet accounts and contributing to the development and implementation of standard methodologies within the accounting and financial reporting processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, external reporting processes, and internal controls, as well as a thorough understanding of Peloton’s multifaceted business. You are a demonstrated leader, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, who excels in managing people and can exceed goals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and grow within a high-energy, dynamic organization.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON

• Play an important role in the month-end financial statement close process by reviewing account reconciliations, keeping team priorities on track and assisting staff, and working with various cost centers throughout the organization to acquire relevant information
• Take ownership and responsibility of preparing monthly account reconciliations for areas including cash & debt, prepaids, fixed assets and capitalized software, and leases
• Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are carried out in accordance with GAAP principles
• Review and approve journal entries and GL reconciliations prepared by staff/senior accountants on a weekly and monthly basis
• Perform a detailed review of expense accounts for proper accruals, coding, and accounting
• Investigate reporting discrepancies/anomalies and communicate issues as they arise in a timely manner
• Review existing processes, structures, and systems to assist in the identification of improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization, and optimization, especially the reduction of manual, Excel-based activities
• Partner with FP&A team and business department owners to improve monitoring and tracking of operating expenses for corporate departments, advise on accounting policies, calculate and record appropriate accruals each month, and understand the key drivers and variances to budget/forecast
• Continually develop, expand and improve month-end close and financial reporting procedures and help drive the reduction of the close timeline by assessing and streamlining close-related activities
• Support the year-end financial statement audit, as well as any statutory audits that may arise
• Support Peloton Finance objectives, including participation and management of special projects, optimization initiatives, ERP enhancements, internal controls, and ad hoc analyses as requested

YOU BRING TO PELOTON

• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a mix of private and public accounting experience preferred
• Education and/or comparable professional experience in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license in good standing
• Proven track record managing and developing the careers of direct reports
• Experience with a Big 4 firm and/or SEC-registered company
• Must be a highly organized, meticulous self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Able to work effectively with all levels of an organization and manage relationships with external parties
• Strong Excel skills - must be comfortable analyzing and manipulating large data sets
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience with Netsuite and/or Blackline preferred
• Industry experience in SaaS-based technology companies, retail, consumer products, and/or media a plus
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, problem solving and solutions development
• Strong understanding of internal controls, including Sarbanes Oxley compliance
• Versatile, dynamic candidate who demonstrates initiative, is results oriented, and flexible

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