Revenue Accounting Manager

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring for a Revenue Accounting Manager, ideally a candidate with a passion for systems accounting, to drive revenue recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting.

We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606 to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes. This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FP&A, sales operations and commercial business systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation.

Perhaps unusually we prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience. The Revenue Accounting Manager will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be familiar with Systems Accounting and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers.

This is a management position of a team of 6 that will be expected to grow. It requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team focused on revenue, with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leader board for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.

Location:

This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to the Global Head of Accounting.

Key responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to design standard contracts

Drive process and configuration improvements in Net Suite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycle

Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy

Review and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new products

Lead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionals

Assist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reporting

Develop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reporting

Research and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy matters

Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order-to-cash Valued skills and experience

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathCPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experienceA detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services

Leadership or management responsibilityA track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

Experience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations

Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment

Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories - Net Suite and Salesforce preferred

Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment

Professional written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Thoughtfulness and self-motivation Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long