Content Accountant

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Opportunity

Are you fascinated by how accounting treatment for content is assessed and applied in financial statements? Do you enjoy contributing to automated workflows in Accounting? Are you energised by analysing large data sets that inform critical business decisions? If so, we invite you to join a global team passionate about building expertise in streaming content accounting.

This role offers the chance to be part of a team dedicated to transforming and redefining entertainment and how it’s enjoyed on the Netflix service. With ongoing investment in a diverse content slate, including original productions, licensed content, and international expansion, there’s never been a better time to join Netflix.

This role is based in our Amsterdam office and reports to the Content Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the financial integrity of the company’s content commitments, assets (capitalisation), liabilities (payments), and expenses (amortisation).

• Prepare and review monthly accounting entries, reconciliations, CFO metrics, and ad hoc analyses.

• Manage and account for content license contracts in proprietary systems, understanding the full cost of each produced title and applying appropriate accounting guidance.

• Analyse content agreements and transactions (e.g., licensing contracts, talent deals) to interpret contractual terms and apply accounting policies correctly.

• Identify and drive process improvements, challenging existing workflows to enhance efficiency and standardisation across the team.

• Communicate effectively and regularly to ensure alignment and consistency across the wider Content Accounting team.

• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with teams outside Content Accounting, including finance and content acquisition.

• Contribute to solutions as Netflix expands its content portfolio and navigates related accounting and operational complexities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Fundamentals of Accounting: 3 years of relevant experience, supported by a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent practical experience.

• Attention to Detail & Comfort with Data: Strong ability to work with spreadsheets and system data to reconcile accounts, solve problems, and handle large datasets (e.g., Excel pivot tables).

• Enthusiasm for Learning & Systems: Interest in designing and improving accounting systems. Experience with contract review (revenue, leases, or other complex documents), data analysis, or problem-solving is a plus, with support provided to build content accounting expertise.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proven ability to ask probing questions, challenge the status quo, and implement process improvements.

• Effective Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to serve as a cross-functional business partner while navigating technical accounting guidance.

• Collaborative Approach: Able to work effectively both independently and in a team, valuing and leveraging diverse perspectives.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving landscape of content, finance, and accounting projects.

• Alignment with Netflix Culture: You embrace and advocate for Netflix’s culture and long-term vision.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.