Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

Kickstarter PBC-posted 4 months ago

$160,000 - $170,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

1-10 employees

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Kickstarter is seeking a meticulous and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting to join our Finance team. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, compliant, and scalable revenue accounting processes as we continue to support creators and backers worldwide. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams—including Product, Legal, and Engineering—to align new products, payment flows, and business models with accounting standards. The ideal candidate combines strong ASC 606 expertise with a passion for automation and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Lead and influence the preparation and review of revenue-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules during month-end and quarter-end close cycles.
Develop and optimize scalable, automated accounting processes to support evolving revenue streams while driving operational efficiency and compliance, establishing project management frameworks to streamline technical and go-to-market accounting initiatives for continuous improvement.
Research, document, and implement revenue recognition policies, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and addressing complex contractual arrangements.
Provide technical guidance on new business models and product launches, assessing revenue implications and aligning them with accounting standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to drive the design, implementation, and testing of new revenue recognition systems, enhancements, and integrations with ERP systems - focusing on large-scale data workflows from payment platforms.
Engage and align multiple business partners such as FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, and Product in the development of standard operating procedures as they impact the revenue process and top line results and proactively ensure that all revenue impacting activities are thoroughly assessed for accuracy and compliance.
Lead strategic revenue accounting projects and other process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Assist in ad-hoc analyses and projects for the revenue, finance, accounting and tax teams.

5+ years progressive accounting experience, combining public accounting fundamentals with industry exposure and a focus on revenue recognition.
B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline.
Expert experience and understanding of payment processor workflows.
Hands-on reconciliation experience (e.g., working with payment platforms or fintech solutions) and can tackle complex, high-volume, multi-currency transactions in a global setting.
A breadth of experience in US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance.
Experience in researching, documenting, and effectively communicating technical accounting matters under ASC 606.
Expert Excel knowledge (required); experience with automation tools is a major advantage.
Experience working with databases and SQL across standard commercial databases or demonstrated ability to learn these systems (required).
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment to proactively drive results - quick to learn and adjust accordingly.
Excellent problem-solving skills and experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment.
Ability to work meticulously and maintain a high level of accuracy.
Strong interpersonal and team building skills - ability to work with a diverse team and impart change across functional and business boundaries.
Ability to design, lead and implement internal controls and best practices.
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

A fully remote workforce with plenty of opportunities to get to know your colleagues.
100% employer-paid health plan offerings.
16 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, and a company-wide winter break between Christmas and New Years.
25 volunteer hours each year to give back to your community.
16 weeks of parental leave plus fertility/family planning resources.
401k with 3% safe harbor contribution.
Annual stipends including a Remote Working & Wellness Stipend of $3,000 USD (prorated) each calendar year for expenses related to remote working, wellness, health, and fitness, and a $500 Role Development Stipend.
Kickstarter currently operates with a 4-day workweek, a model that aligns our belief in a healthy work-life balance and gives staff the space to be more than their work.
Incredibly talented and inspiring colleagues who know how to blend their creative endeavors into their work.

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