Senior Audit Lead: Full-Cycle Finance Ownership & Flexibility

Spotify; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 119,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotify in Paterson, NJ seeks an experienced finance leader to stand in for the local controller and own end-to-end accounting processes. You will monitor burn rate, manage accruals and deferrals, and oversee journal entries while tightening revenue-recognition standards as complex deals arise.

You will drive accuracy in inventory reconciliations and transform sprawling data into auditable workbooks. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of end-to-end finance project leadership, strong ownership, and

Qualifications

• Ownership mindset with scale and accountability.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Proven follow-through, measured in delivered results.
• 8+ years building trust in finance projects end to end.
• A learner's pace that adapts to changing requirements.
• 8+ years steering finance projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Stand in for the Paterson controller when urgency requires it.
• Monitor burn rate and issue early warnings.
• Collaborate with the Paterson controller on accruals, deferrals, and journals.
• Own the full-cycle accounts payable and receivable process.
• Convert sprawling spreadsheets into controlled, auditable workbooks.
• Tighten revenue-recognition policies as deals become complex.
• Reconcile inventory ledger to physical counts.

Skills

Ownership mindset

US work authorization

Follow-through

8+ years experience

Learner's pace

Finance project leadership

Job description

Spotify in Paterson, NJ seeks an experienced finance leader to stand in for the local controller and own end-to-end accounting processes. You will monitor burn rate, manage accruals and deferrals, and oversee journal entries while tightening revenue-recognition standards as complex deals arise.

You will drive accuracy in inventory reconciliations and transform sprawling data into auditable workbooks. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of end-to-end finance project leadership, strong ownership, and