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Technical accounting lead

167k – 225kSan Francisco, CANew York, NYHybrid8+ YOE
Summary

Leads technical accounting for revenue recognition, commissions, and software capitalization in high-growth SaaS. Authors policies, supports audits/month-end, advises product/GTM teams. Requires CPA, 8+ years experience, deep US GAAP expertise.

About the role

What You’ll Do

Technical Accounting & Policy (Core Focus)

  • Own technical accounting for revenue recognition (ASC 606), reviewing non-standard contracts, identifying complex terms, drafting memos.
  • Manage end-to-end accounting for capitalized commissions (ASC 340-40), calculating rates, amortization, journal entries.
  • Lead internally developed software accounting (ASC 350-40) partnering with Engineering/Product for capitalization decisions.
  • Author technical memos and maintain accounting policies/SOPs.

Product & Commercial Enablement

  • Serve as accounting partner for product launches, partnerships, transactions, pricing changes.
  • Translate accounting into guardrails for product/deal design.
  • Collaborate on revenue data pipelines and scalable workflows.
  • Act as DRI in cross-functional forums.

Operational Accounting & Reporting

  • Participate in month-end close: journal entries, reconciliations, analyses.
  • Prepare US GAAP financial statements and disclosures.
  • Serve as key liaison for external auditors.
  • Drive automation for contracts, SSP allocation, revenue processes.
  • Define priorities for revenue automation using AI/ERP.

What We’re Looking For

  • 8+ years progressive accounting with deep ASC 606 expertise in SaaS/consumption/professional services.
  • CPA required; Big 4 + tech industry preferred.
  • Deep US GAAP proficiency (ASC 340-40, ASC 350-40).
  • Deep contract review experience.
  • Ability to advise Product/GTM on revenue implications.
  • Systems mindset for scalable implementations.
  • Strong communication for non-accountants.
  • Organized, hands-on with entries/reconciliations.
  • High-growth SaaS/tech experience.

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on NetSuite, Salesforce.
  • IPO readiness, public reporting, SOX.
  • Revenue recognition/commission automation implementation.
Skills
ASC 606ASC 340-40ASC 350-40US GAAPNetSuiteSalesforceRevenue RecognitionTechnical AccountingCapitalized CommissionsInternal-Use Software
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