Finance Manager, Revenue Accounting

PostHog

57d • Remote

About The Position

PostHog is hiring a Finance Manager, Revenue Accounting to own revenue accounting for its usage-based billing model. The role is responsible for ensuring revenue is correctly recorded, recognized, collected, and reflected in the general ledger each month. The Finance Manager will work with the finance team, billing engineers, and revenue operations to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting. The role also includes accounts receivable, close activities, audit support, integration of the billing ledger with PostHog’s Campfire accounting ERP, and automation of revenue accounting processes. It does not cover FP&A, strategic finance, fundraising, or investor relations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience owning usage-based revenue recognition in AI or SaaS companies.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Comfort working independently.
• Comfort building processes and controls.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant education in accounting.
• Experience going through a financial audit.

Responsibilities

• Own daily revenue accounting operations for usage-based billing, including journal entries, deferrals, recognition schedules, reconciliations, collections, and billing questions.
• Ensure every revenue transaction is recorded correctly and that revenue accounting is complete.
• Execute the revenue side of month-end and year-end close, co-owning the close checklist, tracking outstanding items, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Manage accounts receivable, including collections, maintaining cash flow, and answering billing questions from Sales or customers.
• Support the annual financial audit by organizing revenue documentation, implementing controls, and preparing audit workpapers.
• Own the finance side of integrating the new billing ledger model with Campfire, PostHog’s accounting ERP.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate and improve revenue accounting operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed