Accounting Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are looking for a hard-working, highly motivated Accounting Manager to join our growing Accounting team! You will play a key role in the Accounting and Finance department during a dynamic period of high growth and process transformation. In this role, you will be responsible for taking ownership of various workstreams within the controllership organization, with a focus on cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory 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 team player who can exceed goals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and grow within a high-energy, high-growth organization. 

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON 

• Play a meaningful 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 which are subject to management estimates 
• 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 monthly basis 
• Perform a detailed review of COGS 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 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 
• Be the right hand to the Accounting Director with other responsibilities including participation and management of special projects, 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
• 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 preferred 
• Industry experience in retail, consumer products, and/or manufacturing a plus 
• Experience in a high growth organization 
• International reporting is a plus

 

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The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including individual performance, business objectives, and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including: - Medical, dental and vision insurance - Generous paid time off policy - Short-term and long-term disability - Access to mental health services - 401k, tuiti