Sift
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Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting
Location
United States
Posted
7 hours ago
Salary
$160K - $220K / year
Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Manage the end-to-end revenue cycle under ASC 606, ensuring accurate treatment of variable consideration, usage-based fees, and multi-element arrangements.
• Maintain and update the corporate revenue recognition policy. Document technical positions for new product launches or bespoke contract terms.
• Advise Deal Desk, Account Owners, and Sales on OTC processes. You’ll be the "go-to" for technical revenue guidance during the sales cycle.
• Lead the revenue close process, including the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis of revenue, deferred revenue and AR accounts.
• Drive operational excellence by leveraging AI and automation to eliminate manual touchpoints in the revenue lifecycle, reducing month-end close cycle times and improving data integrity.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors regarding revenue-related inquiries and walkthroughs.
• Lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Assist in the implementation or scaling of billing and automated revenue recognition tools (e.g., NetSuite ARM, Tabs, Zuora).
• Manage and participate in cross-functional projects to support customer reporting and insights within the product.
Job Requirements
- 6+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years specifically focused on usage-based or consumption-based billing and revenue models.
- CPA preferred.
- Deep technical knowledge of revenue recognition under ASC 606.
- Familiarity with CECL, bad debt / AR reserve methodologies, and related analyses.
- Experience with multi-arrangement contracts with non-standard terms.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring teams through organizational change, including system implementations, and the evolution of complex usage-based revenue models.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- 401k plan
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Wellness reimbursement
- Education reimbursement
- Flexible time off