Manager, Accounting

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Peloton seeks a proactive Manager, Accounting to bridge core accounting with ongoing process modernization. You will lead GAAP-compliant close processes, automate workflows, and coordinate with offshore teams to improve accuracy and efficiency.

You will supervise staff, refine COA and ERP implementations, and support external audits. A CPA and 7+ years in accounting, across private and public sectors, are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, mix of private and public preferred.
• CPA license in good standing.
• Experience with process optimization, workflow automation, and AI in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Close month-end by reviewing reconciliations and guiding staff.
• Lead initiatives for efficiency, scalability, control automation, and reporting quality across controllership.
• Assist in implementing GAAP-based policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with offshore accounting team to guide daily deliverables and reviews.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual workflows via automation and AI tooling.
• Review journal entries and GL reconciliations weekly and monthly.
• Review expense accounts for accruals, coding, and accuracy.
• Redesign the Chart of Accounts and support ERP enhancements.
• Investigate reporting discrepancies and communicate issues promptly.
• Partner with FP&A to monitor operating expenses and variances.
• Support year-end financial statement audits and statutory audits.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

External reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Process optimization

Workflow automation

AI tooling

Netsuite

Oracle ARCs

Big 4/SEC

CPA license

Excel skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Netsuite

Oracle ARCs

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a proactive, motivated, and process-minded Manager, Accounting to join our Accounting team! This role bridges core accounting with continuous process modernization. You will play a key role in the Accounting and Finance department during a dynamic period of process transformation. In this role, you will be responsible for both core accounting and driving finance transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, control automation, and reporting quality. You will identify and implement automation, leverage AI, and eliminate manual workflows - all while ensuring strong internal controls, high reporting quality, and close alignment with cross-functional partners and offshore teams.

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 leader who excels in managing people and can exceed goals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and grow within a high-energy organization.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON

• Play an important 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
• Lead initiatives focused on driving efficiency, scalability, control automation, and reporting quality across the controllership organization
• Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are carried out in accordance with GAAP principles
• Partner closely with our offshore accounting team to guide daily deliverables, review work products, streamline handoffs, and ensure consistent quality standards
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual, Excel-heavy workflows through automation, AI tooling, and enhanced workpaper standardization
• Review and approve journal entries and GL reconciliations prepared by staff/senior accountants on a weekly and monthly basis
• Perform a detailed review of expense accounts for proper accruals, coding, and accounting
• Assist in the redesign and structure of our Chart of Accounts (COA) and partner on ERP-based implementations and enhancements
• Investigate reporting discrepancies/anomalies and communicate issues as they arise in a timely manner
• Partner with FP&A team and business department owners to improve monitoring and tracking of operating expenses for cost centers, advise on accounting policies, calculate and record appropriate accruals each month, and understand the key drivers and variances to budget/forecast
• Support the year-end financial statement audit, as well as any statutory audits that may arise

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
• Proven track record managing and developing the careers of direct reports
• Proven track record or strong interest in process optimization, workflow automation, and leveraging tech/AI solutions to modernize accounting functions
• 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 and/or Oracle ARCs preferred
• Industry experience in SaaS-based technology companies, retail, consumer products, and/or media a plus
• Experience in a high growth organization
• Experience working with or managing offshore/global delivery teams is a plus
• International reporting is a plus

Base Salary Range

$123,600 — $151,850 USD

ABOUT PELOTON:

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email: [e-mail].

At Peloton, we embrace technology, including AI, to enhance productivity and accelerate innovation in the work we do for our members. However, in our hiring process, our priority remains in getting to know you and your unique qualifications. To ensure a fair and equitable process, we do not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of the application and interview process. In considering you as an applicant, we want to understand your skills, experiences, and motivations without mediation through an AI system. We also want to directly assess your communication skills without the use of an AI tool. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable to applicants applying for positions in these jurisdictions.