Manager, Revenue Accounting
Athelas · San Francisco, CA · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteAccounting$120k–$140k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting
- Review customer contracts and order forms to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606
- Partner with Deal Desk and Legal to evaluate non-standard terms and assess accounting impacts before deals are finalized
- Maintain and update revenue recognition policies; ensure consistent application across products and pricing models
- Perform technical accounting research and prepare accounting memos to support conclusions for complex arrangements
- Operational Excellence
- Oversee monthly and quarterly revenue close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses
- Collaborate with Finance Operations and Billing teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely, accurate invoicing and reporting
- Assist in implementing process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to scale revenue accounting operations
- Cross-Functional Partnership
- Support the Deal Desk process by providing revenue accounting guidance during contract structuring
- Work closely with FP&A on forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for revenue
- Partner with Revenue/Sales Operations to optimize ERP and revenue sub-ledger integrations
- Compliance & Audit
- Support external financial audits by preparing PBC schedules and responding to auditor inquiries
- Aid in IPO readiness activities, including revenue policy refinement, process documentation, and control enhancements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a revenue recognition or technical accounting role
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of ASC 606 and related technical guidance
- Experience in SaaS, software, and/or healthcare tech strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Salesforce and revenue automation tools
- Experience supporting external financial audits and building SOX-compliant processes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills - proven ability to partner in a cross-functional deal desk
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling private company environment