WHOOP

Senior Accountant

WHOOP$80K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years' progressive accounting experience, including public accounting or SaaS/technology sector exposure.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA certification preferred.
  • Strong command of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting principles.
  • Advanced Excel skills with experience handling large datasets.
  • Proven experience in general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and managing month-end close processes.
  • Familiarity with implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance manual workflow efficiency.
  • Experience with Oracle or similar global ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in month-end closing processes through journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Conduct monthly variance analyses for balance sheet and income statement accounts for management evaluation.
  • Collaborate with various departments to gather transaction-related data and address reconciling issues.
  • Oversee daily and monthly cash accounting tasks, including bank reconciliations and cash forecasting.
  • Engage in financial transformation initiatives, driving process changes and best practices establishment.
  • Compile analyses and condense business insights for management reporting presentations.
  • Prepare documentation for annual audits and quarterly reviews for external auditors.
  • Serve as the accounting lead for expense management across the organization.

Benefits

  • Generous equity package aligning employee success with company growth.
  • Comprehensive benefits designed to support employee well-being.
  • Competitive base salary structure reflective of industry standards.
Full Job Description
Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant you will play a critical role in supporting our close, cash and expense management processes, and balance sheet integrity. This position owns key operational accounting areas including cash, debt, prepaid expenses, payroll, and credit card programs, and serves as a cross-functional partner for expense management, accounts payable, and financial reporting teams. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist with month-end close including, but not limited to, journal entries, accruals, and reconciling accounts
  • Perform monthly variance analyses of balance sheet and income statement accounts for management reviews
  • Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues
  • Perform first review of daily and monthly cash accounting, including bank reconciliations and cash forecasting support
  • Participate in financial transformation initiatives, implement process changes and establish best practices
  • Prepare analyses and summarize key business insights in management reporting decks
  • Prepare supporting documentation for annual audits and quarterly reviews as required for our external auditors
  • Be a strategic business partner to help drive accurate and timely reporting of key financial metrics
  • Act as accounting lead for company-wide expense management processes

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 3-5+ years' minimum progressive accounting experience, including public accounting or SaaS/technology company experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA preferred
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills; comfort working with large data sets
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close
  • Experience with implementing AI-driven solutions to streamline manual workflows
  • Experience with Oracle or similar global ERP system preferred
  • Strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving, and ability to summarize conclusions succinctly
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to actively and attentively listen
  • Process-oriented with an interest in automation and continuous improvement

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company's long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $105,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate's specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role's requirements.

About WHOOP

WHOOP is a wearable technology company that specializes in fitness tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. WHOOP's flagship product is a wristband that tracks various metrics related to fitness and health, such as heart rate variability, sleep quality, and recovery time. The company also offers a subscription service that provides personalized insights and recommendations based on the data collected by the wristband. WHOOP has raised over $200 million in funding and has partnerships with several professional sports leagues and teams.
Learn more about WHOOP
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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