Revenue Accounting Manager
Instabase
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $142,000 - $149,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Report to the Accounting Lead as an individual contributor (IC) owning and evolving revenue processes, policies, and reporting
- Lead the monthly revenue close process, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 and other relevant guidance
- Own the accounts receivable and collections process, improving working capital and customer experience
- Design and implement scalable revenue accounting policies and procedures to support evolving business models and go-to-market strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, and FP&A to operationalize revenue-related initiatives and provide insight into deal structuring
- Serve as the primary contact for all revenue-related matters during financial and statutory audits
- Build and maintain high-integrity reporting and analytics to drive visibility into revenue performance and forecasting
- Identify and execute opportunities to automate manual processes, reduce close timelines, and improve data accuracy
- Support strategic projects and initiatives, including systems implementations and international expansion, with subject matter expertise
- Provide thoughtful analysis and actionable insights to support data-driven decision making
- Perform special projects or other duties as requested
Requirements
- You thrive in fast-paced environments and are energized by ambiguity and ownership
- You demonstrate deep technical knowledge in revenue recognition and a strong understanding of end-to-end revenue operations
- You lead through influence—acting as a trusted advisor across cross-functional teams while driving initiatives forward independently
- You are detail-oriented, process-driven, and relentless in the pursuit of operational excellence
- You have prior experience supporting financial audits, including preparation of audit support and documentation related to revenue
- You enjoy designing efficient systems and processes that scale, and aren’t afraid to build from scratch
- You are a strong communicator, capable of distilling complex accounting issues for both technical and non-technical audiences
- You bring 6+ years of experience in revenue accounting or related roles
- A plus, but not required: NetSuite and Advance Revenue Management (ARM) experience, CPA or other equivalent professional designation
- Knowledge of ASC 606 and US GAAP
Benefits
- bonus & equity
- #LI-Hybrid (hybrid work arrangement)
- Offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Bengaluru
- Equal Opportunity Employer (encourages diverse applicants)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
revenue recognitionrevenue accountingaccounts receivablefinancial auditsdata analysisprocess automationreportingforecastingend-to-end revenue operationsASC 606
Soft skills
detail-orientedprocess-drivenstrong communicatorleadershipcross-functional collaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvinginfluenceownershipadaptability
Certifications
CPAequivalent professional designation