Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting

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Location:

Austin, TX, US |
Salary: $116,000 – $152,250 | Posted 2 weeks ago

A Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting will drive the end‑to‑end revenue recognition process in accordance with US GAAP and ASC 606 under a high‑growth SaaS revenue model. This role partners closely with the billing team to properly document and record revenue for a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close, including reconciliation for all revenue accounts, reserves, and deferred balances.

• Oversee and contribute to the Company’s revenue recognition framework by completing month‑end revenue recognition postings and reconciliations.
• Own and direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close process, including the review of staff’s journal entries, account reconciliations, waterfalls, deferred balances, and revenue reserves.
• Partner with the Billing team to ensure accurate data inputs and understanding of revenue sources for accurate revenue posting.
• Review contracts and special terms to ensure the terms and conditions are properly assessed for revenue recognition, including complex arrangements, and maintain the revenue checklist.
• Lead the improvement of complex annual assessments, such as the SSP (Standalone Selling Price) Analysis, by adding and executing comprehensive procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits, serving as the main point of contact to resolve open items and questions related to the revenue cycle.
• Serve as a key leader and subject matter expert for the Suitebilling implementation of the Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) cycle, specifically focusing on the impact to revenue.
• Strategically lead efforts to shorten the close timeline by optimizing and rearranging tasks, such as directing the posting of recurring waterfall journal entries before the close.
• Execute the SaaS revenue recognition accounting model within the respective systems and tools, including executing the process of our month‑end accounting close for SaaS, usage revenue, and Professional Services revenue, as well as the necessary entries for the allowance for doubtful accounts and bad debts.
• Develop new strategies to improve the accuracy and timeliness of revenue management.
• Develop internal finance controls based on industry best practices.
• Direct the continued implementation and improvement of technical tools to reduce manual business processes.
• Work proactively with executive management on new product introductions or new business arrangements and related revenue recognition considerations.
• Assist in other ad‑hoc revenue‑related accounting activities and analyses for financial reporting disclosures, including metrics like revenue vs. bookings.

• + years of experience supporting US‑based teams with a strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in revenue accounting with a solid grasp of the SaaS revenue model.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple teams.
• Ability to lead a team through a system transition, mentor staff, and manage critical relationships with IT/Consultants and external auditors.
• Great attention to detail and a passion for meeting and beating deadlines with the energy to drive tasks to completion.
• Work hours will follow the US Pacific Time zone.

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