Runway

Technical Accounting Manager

Runway

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead revenue recognition end-to-end, including reviewing contracts, identifying performance obligations, standalone selling price, evaluating non-standard deal structures, and maintaining ASC 606 policies as our business evolves
  • Advise Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on the accounting implications of new and non-standard arrangements, including guidance on contract structure and go-to-market strategy
  • Implement technical recommendations to accounting operations and support execution across general ledger needs
  • Research and document accounting positions on complex or non-routine transactions, producing clear, audit-ready technical memos
  • Track emerging FASB standards, assess their impact, and drive adoption efforts; apply technical judgment across areas such as ASC 842, ASC 718, and ASC 350-40 as they arise
  • Own financial statement technical disclosures and support quarterly and annual reporting
  • Serve as a key contact for external auditors including preparing well-organized support and responding to technical inquiries
  • Work directly with the accounting team to embed technical conclusions into close processes and day-to-day execution

Requirements

  • CPA with 5–8 years of experience; Big 4 background strongly preferred
  • Deep expertise in ASC 606, including multi-element SaaS and services arrangements
  • Proven ability to research guidance independently, take a position, and write clear, well-supported memos
  • Strong communicator who can make complex accounting accessible to non-accounting stakeholders
  • Prior experience high growth software company preferred
  • Willingness to support all aspects of accounting as needs arise.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
revenue recognitionASC 606ASC 842ASC 718ASC 350-40financial statement disclosurescontract structuretechnical accountingaudit-ready memosgeneral ledger
Soft Skills
strong communicatorindependent researchclear writingadvisory skillscollaborationproblem-solvingtechnical judgmentguidance provisionstakeholder engagementadaptability
Certifications
CPA