Senior Revenue Accounting Manager
Own revenue close, recognition, contract review, billing, sales tax, controls, and process improvements for a SaaS finance organization. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of accounting experience with strong ASC 606 expertise.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Own key components of monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, unbilled revenue, and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with ASC 606 and applicable accounting standards.
- Review customer contracts and non-standard arrangements to determine appropriate revenue recognition.
- Partner with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, FP&A, and Finance on accounting implications of new products, pricing structures, and complex deals.
- Review and approve revenue-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Develop, maintain, and improve revenue accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Own billing operations, including review and validation of sales tax on customer invoices.
- Own sales tax compliance processes, including reviews of nexus, taxability, and potential exposure.
- Support internal and external audits with revenue-related schedules and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and scale revenue processes.
- Partner with Finance Systems and stakeholders on revenue system enhancements and process improvements.
- Support implementation and optimization of revenue functionality within NetSuite and other systems.
- Provide analysis and insights to Finance leadership.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on revenue recognition for the Finance organization.
- Mentor and support Revenue team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 6–10+ years of accounting experience, including significant revenue accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and revenue recognition principles.
- Experience managing complex customer contracts and revenue arrangements.
- Strong understanding of month-end and quarter-end close processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in a SaaS or subscription-based technology company.
- Understanding of subscription, usage-based, and professional services revenue models.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite, particularly SuiteBilling and revenue functionality.
- Experience implementing, optimizing, or scaling revenue recognition processes and systems.
- CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
- Experience in a high-growth technology environment.
Compensation
- Base salary: $170,000–$205,000 annually.
- Eligible for stock options and a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills
Revenue Recognition, ASC 606, Revenue Accounting, NetSuite, Suitebilling, Sales Tax, Journal Entries, Reconciliations, Internal Controls, Contract Review, Deferred Revenue, Unbilled Revenue, Saas Revenue, Finance Systems
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