Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Whoop•Boston, MA

1d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

WHOOP is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting to join its accounting team as the company scales its accounting organization and prepares for public company readiness. The role leads preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and footnote disclosures, researches and documents accounting for new and complex transactions, and improves technical accounting processes, including through AI initiatives. The Manager partners with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, People, and external auditors to ensure financial reporting is accurate, compliant with U.S. GAAP, and scalable. The role is based in WHOOP’s Boston, Massachusetts office, and the successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work there.

Requirements

At least 7 years of accounting experience, including a strong foundation in public accounting and experience in a financial reporting or technical accounting role at a high-growth or public company.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA.
Strong track record of preparing quarterly and annual financial statements and footnote disclosures.
Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX, with strong technical research and memo-writing skills.
Working knowledge of stock-based compensation (ASC 718) and equity transactions, including related financial statement disclosures.
Experience serving as a point of contact for external auditors and supporting quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail; and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting matters to cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong alignment with WHOOP’s mission and enthusiasm for contributing to a high-growth organization.
Must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, Massachusetts office.

Nice To Haves

SEC reporting or IPO readiness experience.
Experience with Workiva.
Experience implementing automation or AI-driven solutions within accounting workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures, coordinating with accounting stakeholders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Complete U.S. GAAP disclosure checklists and maintain audit-ready supporting documentation and work papers for financial reporting deliverables.
Contribute to public company readiness, including SEC reporting requirements (Regulation S-X and S-K), earnings per share (ASC 260), segment reporting (ASC 280), and the design of financial reporting controls aligned with SOX expectations.
Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Research, analyze, and document accounting for new and complex transactions in technical accounting memoranda for review by leadership and external auditors.
Provide technical accounting support in areas relevant to WHOOP’s operations, potentially including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), debt, and business combinations (ASC 805), in partnership with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and other cross-functional teams.
Oversee accounting for stock-based compensation (ASC 718) and equity transactions, including review of monthly entries and reconciliations to the equity administration system, 409A valuation assumptions, and liability-versus-equity classification of equity-linked instruments under ASC 480 and ASC 815.
Drive process improvement and automation across financial reporting, identifying ways to enhance accuracy and efficiency using Workiva, BI, and AI-driven solutions.