Manager, Revenue Accounting (R5543)

About the role

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the company’s ASC 606 revenue policies, including SSP analyses and allocations, as new products, pricing models, and contract structures are introduced.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ASC 606, owning the end-to-end revenue accounting process and ensuring consistent application of revenue recognition policies across the organization.
• Lead the monthly revenue close process, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, unbilled revenue, contract assets and liabilities, and related account reconciliations.
• Review and analyze revenue results, including period-over-period fluctuations, revenue trends, and unusual or non-recurring transactions, and provide clear explanations and insights to Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Oversee revenue-related journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Partner closely with Revenue Operations, Billing, Accounts Receivable, FP&A, Sales, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely execution of the revenue lifecycle from contract inception through billing and cash collection.
• Establish and maintain operational revenue accounting processes, procedures, and controls to support a scalable and efficient revenue close as the company continues to grow.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve revenue accounting processes, systems, reporting, and data flows, including partnering with Finance Systems and Revenue Operations on system enhancements and implementations.
• Develop and maintain revenue accounting controls and documentation in support of the company’s internal control and SOX readiness objectives.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules, documentation, and responses to technical accounting inquiries.
• Continuously assess revenue accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, scalability, controls, and efficiency as the business evolves.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience across public and private accounting, with a strong focus on technical revenue accounting under ASC 606/IFRS 15.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of general accounting concepts and ASC 606.
• Deep understanding of order-to-cash (OTC) processes and how technical accounting decisions impact operations.
• Experience with revenue recognition and OTC systems (e.g., Salesforce) or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance protocols.
• Experience with high-growth companies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and balance technical rigor with operational practicality.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver results and meet expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance.
• A data-driven mindset with a proactive approach.
• CPA preferred.
• Big 4 experience is preferred.
• Experience in the Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS) industry is preferred.