Responsibilities 

• Oversee the revenue recognition process in accordance with ASC 606 and other relevant accounting standards. 

• Manage the contract review process, ensuring revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP and revenue accounting policies are applied consistently. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Billing, Product, Revenue Operations, Sales, and Legal teams on new products, initiatives, contract review, deal structuring – assessing impacts to revenue recognition, operational scalability, and business risk. 

• Manage the month-end revenue close process including reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations and performing analytical review and fluctuation analysis on revenue to support accurate and timely financial reporting. 

• Participate in financial close review meetings, delivering results and key metrics to business leaders. 

• Maintain revenue accounting policies and procedures to ensure they reflect best practices and regulatory requirements. 

• Ensure internal controls for revenue accounting are adequate and operating effectively. 

• Provide thought leadership on revenue processes, policies, and procedures that leverage technology, maximize efficiency, and provide scalability to support company growth. 

• Assist with the setup/maintenance/enhancement of revenue accounting systems, ensuring they meet business needs, internal control requirements, and accounting standards. 

• Manage periodic stand-alone selling price analysis. 

• Oversee Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) methodology. 

• Lead or assist with research and preparation of revenue related technical accounting memos and position papers. 

• Assist with preparation and review of revenue-related schedules, financial statements, and disclosures for internal and external reporting purposes. 

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the Revenue team. 

• Participate in special projects, initiatives, and ad hoc requests related to revenue accounting. 

Requirements 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred. 

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on revenue recognition with at least 4 years in a people manager role. 

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, ASC 606, and revenue recognition principles. 

• Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS, software, or technology-related company is highly preferred. 

• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and revenue management software and tools, preferably experience with Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Zuora or similar application. 

• History of development of process improvements and internal controls implementation and management, familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and documentation. 

• Highly organized detail-oriented with experience managing multiple priorities, large-scale projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong leadership skills with experience leading, coaching and developing a team in a rapid growth environment. 

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.