Director, Revenue Accounting

Anthropic•Seattle, WA

10d•$230,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking an experienced revenue accounting professional to join its growing Accounting Team. The Director, Revenue Accounting will lead revenue accounting operations, accounts receivable accounting, and financial reporting processes. The role is responsible for accurate revenue recognition, complex accounts receivable processes including CECL compliance, and improvements to month-end close operations. The position calls for deep technical accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
10 or more years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in public accounting.
Strong knowledge of ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and ASC 326 Credit Impairment.
Experience with accounts receivable accounting and financial reporting.
Experience collaborating across departments to influence change.
Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a strong sense of teamwork.
Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Strong ownership and independence, with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and drive initiatives to completion with minimal supervision.
Experience managing and mentoring accounting professionals, with the potential to lead contractors and full-time employees as the team grows.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a growing SaaS technology business, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
Experience with third-party platform revenue models and related accounting complexities.
Passion for data integrity, comfort with large datasets, and enjoyment of solving complex problems.
Proficiency with mainstream ERP systems and revenue engines such as NetSuite ARM, Oracle, SAP, Workday Financials, or comparable systems; NetSuite ARM experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with Metronome, Stripe, Anrok, or similar software.
Database and SQL experience.
Exceptional business acumen and ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage daily revenue accounting operations, including high-volume transaction processing, and ensure revenue recognition complies with ASC 606.
Own the month-end revenue close process by reviewing and approving revenue-related account reconciliations and journal entries for revenue, deferred revenue, and unbilled receivables.
Manage accounts receivable accounting, including reconciliations, aging analysis, and accurate recording of customer receivables.
Lead quarterly CECL aging analysis to ensure consistent application of ASC 326, and work with the AR & Collections Lead to develop AR metrics for management reporting.
Perform month-end close flux analysis, identify and explain significant revenue and accounts receivable variances, and provide insights for management decision-making.
Collaborate with Finance Operations, Finance Strategy, Billing Support, and business partners on strategic processes and programs.
Support revenue accounting system initiatives, including design, implementation, testing, and optimization.
Serve as a subject matter expert for revenue and AR accounting questions across the organization.
Lead audit coordination and serve as the primary contact for external auditors during the year-end audit.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for revenue and AR processes.