Directly manage and develop accounting staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
Provide clear goals, regular feedback, and professional development to support team members.
Review team deliverables for accuracy and completeness, ensuring high-quality output.
Lead and oversee revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligation assessment, and revenue allocation.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Philanthropy to review contracts and ensure proper accounting treatment.
Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting documentation for revenue recognition conclusions. Monitor and implement updates to accounting standards and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
Manage the full cycle order-to-cash process, including billing, cash application, accounts receivable, collections, and revenue reporting.
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing aligned with contractual terms and funding agreements.
Oversee AR aging, allowance analysis, and bad debt provisioning.
Evaluate and enhance O2C workflows, systems, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Lead key components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Prepare audit-ready reconciliations and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clear audit trails.
Serve as a primary contact for external auditors for revenue, receivables, and related areas.
Support preparation of financial statements and variance analyses.
Support treasury activities as needed, including cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, liquidity management, and coordination with banking partners.
Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting. Identify opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement.
Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including revenue accounting experience
Strong expertise in ASC 606 and revenue recognition principles
Hands-on experience managing the full cycle order-to-cash process
Experience preparing detailed account reconciliations and maintaining audit-ready supporting documentation
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
Experience supporting external audits
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity and accountability
Collaborative and cross-functional mindset
Process-oriented with a continuous improvement focus
CPA preferred
Motivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere"
Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of other, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority
8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3-day weekend boost
Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

revenue recognitionASC 606US GAAPorder-to-cash processaccount reconciliationsaudit-ready documentationfinancial statements preparationvariance analysisinternal controlscash flow monitoring

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationproblem-solvingcritical thinkingtime managementintegritycollaborationprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCPA