Global Senior Accounting Manager

At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work. 

WeWork is seeking a proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment and seeks an opportunity to grow within a dynamic finance organization. This role will oversee several accounting areas with a focus on Global Revenue and Operating Expenses. Reporting directly to the Accounting Director, the Accounting Senior Manager will lead the Global Revenue and Operating Expenses teams. The Accounting team drives the month end close process, is responsible for the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and plays an essential role in the overall Order-to-Cash (OTC) function.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the monthly financial close by reviewing accounting schedules and journal entries, supporting the accounting team in problem resolution and working cross functionally with other internal stakeholders to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.

• Lead the technical review of high-value vendor agreements and service contracts. Review straight-line revenue schedules, manage accruals and deferrals, and ensure the accuracy of journal entries in accordance with ASC 606 (Revenue) and ASC 842 (Expenses). Review straight-line revenue schedules, manage accruals and deferrals, and ensure the accuracy of journal entries in accordance with ASC 606 (Revenue) and ASC 842 (Expenses).

• Perform and review analytics on various income statement & balance sheet accounts to compare expected results to actuals.

• Review balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedules, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of applicable ledger accounts and oversee the timely completion of the monthly close and reconciliation process.

• Answer accounting and financial inquiries from leadership and other internal stakeholders by researching and interpreting data.

• Serve as a key point of contact for the year-end financial statement audit and quarterly reviews including internal audit and SOX requests 

• Recommend and implement process improvements as appropriate to simplify, standardize and streamline efforts.

• Support Senior Leadership with various ad-hoc analyses and management reporting, specifically performing and developing financial analytics on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for presentation to executive management.

• Collaborate and formulate working relationships with cross-functional teams including Finance, Building Operations, Construction Operations and Legal within WeWork.

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals (both in-house and off-shore), providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.

We’d love to hear from you if you meet the qualifications below: 

• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, including 2+ years of supervisory experience 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) or equivalent in accounting or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred. 

• Active CPA license in good standing, Big 4 experience preferred

• Proficient with MS Office with advanced excel skills and the ability to manipulate large data sets (VLOOKUP, Sum-Ifs, Pivot tables, etc.) Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements 

• Flexible, able to quickly and successfully adapt to change while maintaining poise & executive presence, detail-oriented and results driven experience in a fast-paced environment 

Base Pay: $123,750 to $165,000 annually

Incentive Compensation: WeWork employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan specific to their role. Your recruiter will detail what incentive plan is applicable to this specific role. WeWork incentive plans are subject to the terms of the applicable incentive compensation plan, which will be made available to you after commencing employment. WeWork reserves the right to amend its incentive plans, and nothing in this job requisition or any other document creates a right to a specific incentive plan payment.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits (subject to the terms of applicable plans/policies/agreements, which will be made available to you after commencing employment), including: 20 days of PTO, approximately 13 paid holidays, and 80 hours of paid sick time per full calendar year; 16 weeks paid parental leave; competitive healthcare benefits; 401k plan; and life and AD&D insurance.

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law. WeWork is also proud to be an affirmative action employer with respect to veterans and individuals with disabilities.