Overview
This role owns revenue recognition under ASC 606 and leads the revenue workstream of the month-end and quarter-end close. You will ensure timely, accurate accounting and reporting of revenue, working closely with Deal Desk, Sales, Legal, Billing, and FP&A.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end ASC 606 revenue recognition across subscription, usage/consumption-based, and marketplace arrangements.
- Lead the revenue workstream of the month-end and quarter-end close for revenue, deferred revenue, unbilled, and contract asset accounts using NetSuite ARM.
- Review complex customer contracts, amendments, and modifications to determine appropriate revenue treatment and confirm proper recording.
- Prepare and review revenue journal entries and reconciliations for deferred revenue, contract assets, and unbilled accounts receivable, including roll-forward schedules.
- Maintain SSP analysis and own performance obligation allocations and revenue recognition rules as pricing and packaging evolve.
- Prepare and review key external revenue disclosures.
- Lead monthly and quarterly revenue flux and variance analysis; explain key drivers to Accounting and FP&A leadership.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on revenue matters, managing PBC requests and audit support schedules.
- Advise Deal Desk, Sales, Legal, and Strategy Ops on the accounting impact of proposed deal structures and non-standard terms, driving issues through to resolution.
- Document and maintain revenue accounting policies, procedures, and process narratives.
- Hire, train, and develop revenue accountants, including reviewing work and supporting growth.
- Champion automation and use of AI across the revenue function by building and deploying tools to streamline processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive revenue accounting or public accounting experience, including time in a SaaS or software company.
- Strong technical knowledge of ASC 606 and internal controls, including experience researching and concluding on complex contracts.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite (ARM preferred) and Salesforce.
- Experience leading, reviewing, and developing accountants.
- Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Agile mindset focused on continuous improvement, especially automating key revenue processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Zone Billing, Sigma, or Claude Cowork.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation range: $142K - $178K
Location
Not specified in the provided description.