Revenue Accounting Lead

Overview

fal is the generative media ecosystem powering the next generation of AI products. We build the infrastructure, tools, and model access that teams need to move from idea to production, and do it at scale without compromise. For developers and enterprises, fal is the foundation that makes generative media not just possible, but practical: a unified platform where high-performance inference, orchestration, and observability come together to unlock new categories of AI-native products.

As generative media reshapes industries across a market projected to grow by hundreds of billions over the next decade, fal is becoming the ecosystem that ambitious teams build on.

We re hiring a Revenue Accounting Lead to join our fast-growing Finance team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role that sits at the intersection of accounting rigor and business strategy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and wants to build something from the ground up, leveraging the latest AI tools. We are a flat organization, so you must be comfortable with hands-on IC work.

• Own end-to-end revenue recognition for the company s product and services offerings. Our revenue is usage-based.
• Review customer contracts and develop SSP analyses and revenue waterfalls
• Own the revenue system implementation
• Ensure proper documentation of 5-step model assessments for all revenue streams
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on non-standard arrangements

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech or SaaS strongly preferred)
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience supporting or leading an external audit process
• Strong written communication skills — you can translate complex accounting into clear, concise memos
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with evolving processes
• Experience with Net Suite, Orb or similar tools a plus
• AI and Automation first. You use the latest AI tools, or even creating your own to automate processes

• Opportunity to shape the accounting foundation of a high-growth AI startup.
• Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
• High autonomy and real ownership over core financial operations.

• We are currently hiring in downtown San Francisco.