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Manager, Revenue Accounting- Series D, AI/Tech Unicorn- $160,000 + Bonus + Equity Package (strong)- 5 days onsite (this is the norm in these environments)- One of my favorite new clients, having recently made a Placement here. - They are backed by the best names out there in the Venture space. Aside from legendary PE/VC investors, they have exciting backers ranging from Pop Culture to the Professionals Sports space. Their valuation has been a straight line up since their Seed Round. - Ideal candidate will have Public Accounting foundation and Revenue experience working in Tech. If no public, we can still discuss. - They are building the next generation of an Accounting/Finance department, with emphasis on AI/Automation. Attaining a job here will future-proof your background.
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee the end-to-end revenue lifecycle, from contract execution through cash collection. In this role, you will lead ASC 606 revenue recognition, manage the monthly revenue close, oversee deferred revenue and capitalized contract costs, and serve as the primary liaison for revenue-related external audit inquiries.
Key Responsibilities: Technical Revenue Accounting: Analyze customer contracts, amendments, and expansions to evaluate performance obligations, transaction pricing, variable consideration, and standalone selling price (SSP); prepare comprehensive technical accounting memos. Month-End Close & Reporting: Manage month-end revenue accounting processes, including deferred revenue, contract asset schedules, variance/flux analyses, general ledger reconciliations, and ARR-to-recognized revenue reconciliations. Deferred Contract Costs: Oversee commission capitalization and amortization schedules in compliance with ASC 340-40.Order-to-Cash & Data Integrity: Partner with Sales Operations and Finance to maintain data accuracy across CRM and billing systems, ensuring effective order-to-cash internal controls. Accounts Receivable Management: Direct third-party AR resources to ensure accurate invoicing, timely collections, dispute resolution, and proper credit memo handling. Audit Management: Lead external audit preparation for the revenue cycle, coordinating PBC deliverables, walkthroughs, disclosures, and technical position reviews. Process & Policy Development: Establish and refine scalable revenue accounting policies, documentation, and operational workflows.
Essential Qualifications: Active CPA license required.6+ years of total accounting experience, including at least 3 years in hands-on SaaS or software revenue recognition. Advanced knowledge and application of ASC 606 regarding multi-element allocations, usage-based models, enterprise agreements, contract modifications, and variable consideration. Hands-on experience with billing platforms and revenue subledgers integrated with CRM systems. Track record of managing external revenue audits, public readiness initiatives, or first-time audit processes. Exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency, or cross-border invoicing operations. Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to defend accounting positions to audit teams.
Preferred Qualifications: Background combining public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and high-growth technology experience. Familiarity with consumption- or usage-based pricing structures. Strong analytical proficiency working with large, complex datasets.
Candidate Profile: Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment. Strong problem-solving aptitude and interest in emerging technology and financial operations. Detail-oriented, structured communicator with a high degree of accountability and cross-functional collaboration skills. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.
Equal Opportunity Notice: Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation NoticeBy submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client. Privacy NoticeVaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.
Pay Transparency Notice: Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;· licensure and certification requirements;· office location and other geographic considerations; and· other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

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Level

Manager

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Occupation

Accountants and Auditors

Industry

Software Publishers

Posted

5 days ago

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