Senior GL Accountant

About Whop Whop is building the next generation of digital commerce - a trusted platform where creators, communities, and entrepreneurs sell digital products, memberships, and experiences. Whop is enabling online entrepreneurs to monetize their passion and expertise through their fully-integrated platform that allows creators to manage the end-to-end sales cycle from discovery to point of sale. The company's proprietary multi-processor payment system enables instant payouts through traditional and digital channels in 241 territories worldwide. Founded in 2021 by two co-founders who have been building businesses together since age 13, Whop has received over $50M in funding to date from top investors including Insight Partners and Bain Capital Ventures, most recently at a $800M valuation for their series B fundraise. Whop has built a $2 billion GMV (gross merchandise value) business since 2021 - achieving $1B GMV in their first 4 years, then $2B GMV in the last 6 months. For more information, visit whop.com. Job Description Whop is seeking a Senior GL Accountant to take a key role in managing the company's core accounting operations function as we scale. This is a high-impact position responsible for the execution of month-end close, technical reconciliations, and the continuous improvement of our financial operations. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, you will be a critical part of the team transforming Whop's finance function into a disciplined, scalable operation. This is an ideal role for a high-potential accountant who possesses exceptional attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. What You'll Do Core Accounting Operations Act as the primary point of contact for opex accounting, operations and close activities. Lead the month-end close process as well as prepare and review detailed work-papers. Work closely with procurement to ensure all contracts are processed, categorized, approved and recorded in accordance with our policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable processes that ensure proper opex accounting treatment in compliance with US GAAP standards. Focuses on data accuracy, entry, monitoring, and development and support delivery of reports for management review and business partner collaboration to elevate data analysis for better strategic decision making. Support and perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support operational needs, ensuring accuracy and clarity in data reporting.

What We're Looking For Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Experience:

5+ years in operational and related accounting roles with mix of industry and Big 4 audit experience preferable

Industry Experience:

Experience in a high growth fintech or marketplace environment preferred

Technical Expertise:

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and lease accounting preferred

Systems:

Hands-on experience with modern accounting tools (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Ramp)

Skills:

Detail-oriented, strong team player, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

CPA and/or Big 4 experience

MILESTONE OUTCOMES

First 90

Days:

Take full ownership of the daily GL functions; help establish the first accounting infrastructure and month-end close cadence. The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 annually, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.