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Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting

Alkami Technology · United States · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteAccountingFull-time

Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

The Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting is a critical leadership role within the Revenue Accounting organization. Reporting to the Senior Director of Revenue Accounting, this individual serves as a subject matter expert on all revenue recognition matters under ASC 606, with direct responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of revenue.

  • Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end revenue close process across all subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with ASC 606 and company revenue recognition policies.
  • Perform detailed contract review and analysis for non-standard and complex arrangements including multi-element bundles, subscription renewals, and professional services milestones to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment and thoroughly document conclusions.
  • Manage and maintain deferred revenue schedules, roll-forwards, and reconciliations across all subsidiaries, ensuring integrity of balances and supporting fluctuation analysis for leadership and auditors.
  • Prepare and own revenue-related SEC disclosures, supporting quarterly and annual filings with accurate, GAAP-compliant footnotes, disaggregation of revenue schedules, and related narrative disclosures.
  • Prepare and review technical accounting memos documenting the company's position on complex or non-standard revenue arrangements in accordance with ASC 606.
  • Assess revenue impact and accounting treatment for new business initiatives including product launches, pricing changes, and go-to-market programs and operationalize them into scalable, automated processes.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 1-3 revenue accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Business Systems to provide revenue accounting guidance and ensure proper treatment of new contract structures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • CPA strongly preferred; Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience a significant plus.
  • 7+ years of progressive revenue accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Significant experience in a public company environment, including demonstrated ownership of SEC revenue disclosures and external audit coordination.
  • Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP with expertise in ASC 606, including the ability to interpret and apply guidance to complex, multi-element arrangements.
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management (ARM), including configuration, maintenance, and process improvement.

Desired Skills

  • Experience conducting or supporting Standalone Selling Price (SSP) studies for multi-element arrangements.
  • Familiarity with SOX 404 internal controls in a public company environment, particularly as they relate to the revenue cycle.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical accounting concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-finance stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Legal, and Customer Success.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of identifying automation opportunities and driving process efficiencies within the revenue close cycle.
  • Ability to thrive in a remote-first environment with strong self-direction, communication discipline, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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