Accounting Manager

Playlist

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About The Position

At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play. We're building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond. With popular brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, Playlist empowers businesses and individuals, making it effortless for aspirations to become actions. Join us in reshaping technology's role to foster meaningful, real-world connections. As an Accounting Manager, you will lead and directly manage a team of accountants key to our financial reporting and month-end close function. You will drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the team while partnering closely with FP&A, operations, and senior leadership to ensure our financial results are reliable, well-controlled, and delivered on time. People leadership is central to this role - you will be expected to coach, develop, and hold your team accountable to a high standard.

Requirements

• 7 to 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience owning and managing a full month-end close cycle, including reviewing and approving the work of others
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team - including internationally distributed team members - in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with foreign entity accounting and multi-entity consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and preparation or review of consolidated financial statements
• Strong process improvement mindset with a track record of implementing practical solutions that improve efficiency or accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team through continuous improvement, from identifying opportunities and scoping projects to driving execution and measuring impact across the accounting function
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively during close cycles
• Advanced Excel skills and deep experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
• Hands-on experience with data and automation tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar platforms used to improve accounting and reporting workflows
• Strong communicator with the ability to present financial results and issues clearly to senior stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools or automation technologies that improve accounting efficiency or reporting processes is a plus
• Big 4 or large public accounting firm background preferred, with experience transitioning into or managing within an industry accounting function
• Prior industry accounting experience (in addition to or following public accounting) is a strong plus - familiarity with the operational realities of a month-end close environment is highly valued, as is exposure to public company reporting requirements or IPO readiness efforts
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all close activities
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of accountants, providing clear direction, ongoing feedback, and opportunities for growth
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses across balance sheet and income statement areas
• Own the preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables, including schedules used for internal reporting, external financial statements, and audit support
• Identify, champion, and implement process improvements that enhance close efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce manual effort
• Leverage data tools, automation, and AI-enabled technologies to modernize reporting workflows, reduce manual effort, improve visibility into close status, and increase team capacity
• Partner with FP&A and cross-functional stakeholders to analyze variances and ensure financial results are well understood and clearly communicated
• Manage external audit relationships, coordinate audit requests, and ensure strong documentation across key accounting areas
• Contribute to the development of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with U.S. GAAP and company standards
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed by senior leadership

Benefits

• performance bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed