Revenue Accounting Manager

DeepL

Revenue Accounting Manager managing revenue recognition and team leadership for DeepL's finance department. Ensuring compliance with IFRS 15 and collaborating across departments for revenue processes.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in revenue management and accounting, with a strong focus on IFRS 15 compliance and team leadership. Proficient in data analysis and automation, leveraging SQL and AI tools to enhance revenue recognition processes.

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IFRS 15 ComplianceRevenue ManagementTeam LeadershipSQL Data AnalysisAudit Experience

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Hard Skills

Revenue RecognitionFinancial Statement PreparationClosing AdjustmentsReconciliationsContract AnalysisData ExtractionProcess AutomationPolicy DevelopmentInternal ControlsSaaS Accounting

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationPerformance ManagementProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceDatabricksClaudeRevenue Recognition Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAACCACIMABachelor's Degree in AccountingMaster's Degree or MBA

Industry Keywords

SaaSHigh-Volume Data EnvironmentsInternational Accounting StandardsAudit ComplianceRevenue Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and develop a team of two Revenue Accountants, setting clear goals and priorities and reviewing their work for quality and accuracy
Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and career development conversations, providing coaching and actionable feedback
Allocate workloads across the close cycle, manage capacity, and ensure the team meets reporting deadlines
Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture; support hiring, onboarding, and upskilling as the team grows
Act as the primary point of escalation for the team and represent revenue accounting to finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Ensure accurate and timely recognition of revenue in compliance with IFRS 15
Review and analyze contracts and add-ons to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment
Handle complex revenue scenarios across our SaaS and high-volume data environment
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual closing adjustments and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures related to revenue
Ensure accounts are closed in a timely manner with proper documentation
Develop and maintain SQL queries to extract data from various infrastructure (e.g., Salesforce, Databricks) for monthly revenue closing and reporting
Use Claude to automate large-scale reconciliations between source systems and the general ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies in real-time
Identify opportunities to streamline efficiency and enhance revenue recognition processes within complex contracts
Implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy
Drive automation and optimization of revenue workflows
Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation
Work closely with Deal Desk, Legal, Sales Operations, and Product to ensure alignment on revenue-related matters
Provide insights and support for business decisions
Review contracts and ensure sales teams understand revenue recognition rules
Participate in the implementation and maintenance of revenue recognition systems and tools
Ensure systems are configured to comply with IFRS 15 requirements
Work with large datasets, requiring strong analytical capabilities
Develop and update revenue recognition policies, procedures, flowcharts, and controls documentation
Ensure documentation is clear, comprehensive, and accessible internally
Take ownership of the accounting processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in revenue management or accounting
Prior people-management or team-lead experience, with a track record of developing direct reports and managing team deliverables – required
Strong experience with IFRS 15 is essential
Experience at major international accounting firms (KPMG, Deloitte, EY, or PwC) is strongly preferred, at assistant manager or manager level or equivalent
Audit experience, particularly within SaaS environments, is highly valued
Experience working in SaaS or high-volume data environments
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus
Data fluency: comfortable working with large transaction datasets and extracting/reconciling data through SQL — writing it yourself or with AI assistance (e.g. Claude)
AI-native ways of working: confident using AI tools to query data, automate reconciliations, build financial models

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse and internationally distributed team
Open communication, regular feedback
Hybrid work, flexible hours
Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role
Regular in-person team events
Monthly full-day hacking sessions
30 days of annual leave
Competitive benefits