Overview
This role involves joining a dynamic finance team to lead global revenue recognition and strategy for a SaaS portfolio featuring subscription and usage-based models. The position requires ensuring compliance with ASC 606, managing month-end close activities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize revenue processes. The Revenue Controller will oversee a global team across multiple regions, ensuring operational consistency and strategic alignment, and will report to the Corporate Controller.
Responsibilities
- Interpret customer contracts to identify terms impacting revenue recognition with accountability and customer focus.
- Collaborate with the global finance team to establish ASC 606 revenue recognition models ensuring consistency, technical accuracy, and policy alignment.
- Execute monthly and quarterly revenue close activities accurately, timely, and with thorough documentation.
- Manage compliance related to revenue recognition controls emphasizing accountability and reliability.
- Support external audits through clear documentation, responsive communication, and collaboration.
- Build effective working relationships across Finance and non-Finance teams including Sales, Legal, and Operations.
- Apply ASC 606 technical accounting guidance to complex, multi-element revenue arrangements.
- Review new contracts, amendments, and statements of work to ensure GAAP and company policy compliance.
- Identify, document, and communicate complex revenue accounting matters clearly to stakeholders and auditors.
- Prepare technical accounting memoranda under US GAAP.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of revenue policies, procedures, and processes in an agile technology environment.
- Respond to revenue-related inquiries and ad-hoc requests providing clear analysis, insights, and recommendations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, revenue operations, or finance within a SaaS or software company.
- Experience managing and mentoring team members, including guidance, work review, and professional development support.
- Strong technical expertise in revenue accounting with in-depth knowledge of ASC 606 and application to complex transactions.
- Proven ability to review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and control activities in compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Demonstrated success in scaling and improving global revenue processes in a high-growth environment.
- Proficiency with systems such as Salesforce, Maxio, and NetSuite is a plus.
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex issues to stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet non-negotiable deadlines.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills capable of independently identifying issues, proposing solutions, and executing initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $155,000 to $175,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and location.
- Employer-paid health insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Profit interest units/incentive compensation.
- Unlimited vacation policy.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Group life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Supportive and diverse workplace prioritizing respect and collaboration.
- Fun and collaborative team culture.
Location
This is a remote position with a global team.
Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. All applications will be carefully considered regardless of whether all qualifications are met.