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Lead, Technical Revenue Accounting

Leads revenue accounting team, ensures ASC 606 compliance, oversees monthly close and audits, and collaborates on forecasting. Requires 7+ years accounting experience (Big 4/SaaS), CPA, and ERP expertise.

164k – 205kSan Francisco, CANew York, NYSeattle, WAFinance & AccountingHybrid7+ YOE
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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead Revenue Accounting Team: Oversee monthly close, review complex journal entries, key reconciliations, and manage/develop small team.
  • Technical Oversight: Ensure ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP compliance; final authority on revenue recognition for standard and bespoke contracts.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Finance and Strategy on revenue metrics, flux analysis, and forecasting.
  • Audit Readiness: Prepare consolidated financial statements and footnotes; primary contact for external auditors on revenue matters.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
  • Experience: 7+ years progressive accounting (Big 4 + high-growth/SaaS preferred); 3+ years managing teams.
  • Technical: Deep ASC 606 expertise; translate research into policies.
  • Skills: Problem-solving in ambiguous environments; enterprise ERPs and revenue recognition software.

Skills

ASC 606U.S. GaapRevenue RecognitionERPRevenue Recognition SoftwareJournal EntriesFinancial CloseAudit PreparationFinancial ForecastingTeam Management

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