Do you thrive when faced with complex problems? Are you the type of person who can roll up their sleeves and work with individuals from other business units to develop something where there was once nothing? If so, then Spotify is looking for you.

In this role, which is based in our New York, NY offices, you will be a part of the team responsible for the preparation of the financial information filed with the SEC and the review and assessment of Spotify's technical accounting matters. You’ll assist business partners make informed decisions around key commercial matters while maintaining accounting compliance. Success involves working with a diverse and cross-functional team, domestically and internationally and assisting in delivering on strategic decisions and improvements within the finance organization to effectively help prepare Spotify for its continued future growth, both organically and through acquisitions. This is a dynamic role in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment. Your work will impact the way the world experiences audio. Come join the band!

What You'll Do

• Assist with the timely preparation and review of financial information filed with the SEC, including Forms 20-F and 6-K
• Assist in the preparation of certain monthly corporate accounting entries such as stock based compensation.
• Assist in evaluating accounting and financial reporting considerations for accounting topics including, but not limited to intangible assets, leasing, stock-based compensation, financial instruments and business combinations
• Collaborate with key business partners across the business including FP&A, Legal, Licensing, R&D, Operations and Internal Audit, as part of the operational and technical implementation of new agreements or transactions
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure complex arrangements and new products are properly and efficiently implemented

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting working with SEC registered companies
• Big 4 experience, highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and be an actively licensed CPA
• Experience with growth companies in high technology, music or entertainment industries are a plus
• Knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and regulations 
• Knowledge of accounting concepts such as revenue recognition, business combinations and stock-based compensation
• Ability to research technical accounting matters and assist with the preparation of technical accounting memorandums and presentations 
• 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 with reviewing contracts and evaluating business and accounting implications
• Have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills 

Where You'll Be

• Hybrid role based in our New York offices (2 to 3 days a week is required)
• Working hours? We operate within the Eastern time zone for collaboration

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.

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 with a community of more than 381 million users.

This role is not eligible for hire in Colorado, USA.

Global COVID and Vaccination Disclosure

Spotify is committed to safety and well-being of our employees, vendors and clients. We are following regional guidelines mandating vaccination and testing requirements, including those requiring vaccinations and testing for in-person roles and event attendance. For NYC, we have mandated that all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated in order to work in our offices and externally with any third-parties.For all other locations, we strongly encourage our employees to get vaccinated and also follow local COVID and safety protocols.