International Accounting Manager, WHOOP
Wearable health and fitness devices
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Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or strongly equivalent preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (combination of industry and public company experience a plus)
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with multi-entity consolidations; IFRS experience a plus
- Experience working with global teams and understanding of international accounting standards and intercompany frameworks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions
- NetSuite and Numeric (or comparable close management tool) experience a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking an International Accounting Manager to own the accounting process for our international entities
- This role is instrumental in supporting the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across WHOOP’s global entities. You will work cross-functionally with finance, tax, and international business partners to ensure financials for international entities are complete, accurate and in compliance with local and US GAAP requirements on a monthly basis
- Own the global month-end and quarter-end consolidation processes, ensuring accurate and timely elimination of intercompany balances and transactions
- Oversee the accounting for intercompany transactions including transfer pricing, our global leasing program, billing, and settlements across WHOOP entities
- Collaborate with the tax team to support international tax compliance and transfer pricing documentation requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in the consolidation process by identifying and implementing automation and standardization opportunities
- Ownership of statutory audits where required, including managing requests and communication with various external auditors
- Partner with regional consultants to ensure alignment and compliance with WHOOP’s global accounting policies and procedures
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
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Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- TAKE TIME OFF: Our PTO plan encourages members to take time off in order to come back refreshed.
- LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Our benefits package includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Life and disability insurance are also available.
- FEEL INVESTED: 401k and stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- EAT WELL: Keep hunger at bay with endless snacks in our fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy catered team lunches on Friday, and even a cold brew keg.
- KNOW THE PRODUCT: We offer you a WHOOP strap and membership at no cost.
- BE ACTIVE: Take advantage of our office gym and on-site showers, as well as a $500yearly wellness perk for fitness classes and memberships.
- BE PRESENT: Take care of your loved ones with 12 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: Sitting in the heart of Fenway, our beautiful office overlooks Fenway Park. A prime location for great food, not to mention catching a Sox game, too!
- WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER: If we don't already have a club here that fits your lifestyle and interests, you're encouraged to start one. Share your passions with others at work, or discover new ones!
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
Leadership
Will Ahmed
(CEO)Studied at Harvard. Worked as a Summer Analyst at Allen & Company and at Lindsay Goldberg. Founded Whoop in their final year.
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