Revenue Accounting Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of revenue accounting operations, including contract review, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and month-end close activities
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 and maintain accurate revenue recognition policies and documentation
• Review customer contracts and collaborate with Legal and Sales Operations to determine accounting implications for complex deal structures
• Prepare and review revenue-related journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting schedules
• Partner closely with FP&A to support forecasting, ARR/MRR reporting, and SaaS metrics analysis
• Drive automation and process improvements across quote-to-cash and revenue close workflows
• Support external audits, including preparation of revenue accounting memos and audit schedules
• Develop and maintain scalable internal controls related to revenue processes and systems
• Collaborate with Billing, Collections, and GTM teams to improve operational efficiency and data integrity
• Assist with implementation and optimization of ERP and revenue systems
• Build scalable policies and infrastructure to support international expansion and evolving product offerings
• Mentor and guide junior accounting team members as the organization grows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including revenue accounting in a SaaS or technology company
• Strong understanding of ASC 606 and SaaS revenue recognition concepts
• Experience reviewing complex customer contracts and translating accounting guidance into operational execution
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in high-growth startup or fast-scaling environments preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite and revenue automation tools such as Stripe, Orb, or Zuora
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Self-starter with strong project management and organizational skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building processes from the ground up

Nice to Have

• Experience in AI, cloud infrastructure, consumption-based pricing, or usage-based billing models
• Experience supporting IPO readiness or SOX compliance initiatives
• Prior public accounting experience, preferably within a Big Four firm
• Experience managing or mentoring team members