Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting

AppFolio • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

AppFolio is more than a company. We’re a community of dreamers, big thinkers, problem solvers, active listeners, and multipliers. At every opportunity, we set the pace while delivering innovation built to carry real estate into the future. One in which every experience feels effortless, yet meaningful. Where customers are empowered to take on any opportunity. We show up as one team, connected by our values to be a force for good. Because together, we have the power to create extraordinary outcomes for our customers, our communities, and ourselves. The Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting will lead the high-performance team responsible for the integrity of our revenue recognition processes. You will act as a strategic partner to the business, ensuring that our complex financial operations scale seamlessly with our continued innovation in the real estate industry. Your Impact Lead and mentor a dedicated revenue accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence to elevate the collective output of the department. Own the monthly and quarterly revenue close process , ensuring all financial results are delivered with accuracy, transparency, and timeliness. Direct the application of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards for diverse product offerings, providing clarity on complex accounting treatments. Create and maintain documentation of revenue accounting policies including impacts of non-standard contracts Drive continuous process improvements across our order to cash and revenue systems to reduce manual processes and increase operational efficiency. Thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment by partnering across the company to ensure seamless integration of new product launches, contract structures and partnerships. You will partner with functions including Product, Product Marketing, Partners, Revenue Operations, Order to Cash, Legal, Accounting and FP&A. Maintain a rigorous internal control environment , ensuring that we consistently do what we say we’re going to do regarding financial compliance.

Requirements

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that demands strong attention-to-detail skills and the ability to 'see around the corner' as the business evolves
• Proven ability to lead through uncertainty and embrace change while maintaining high standards for the team.
• Exceptional communicator who can translate complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker who prioritizes data-driven decisions to solve for the business above all.
• Expertise in optimizing large-scale financial systems and a relentless drive to raise the bar on reporting quality.
• Extensive experience in Leading teams through change with a proven track record of driving significant process improvements.
• Deep technical expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition within a SaaS or high-growth technology environment.
• Proven experience in Revenue accounting close management, specifically overseeing revenue cycles.
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required
• 7+ years experience working in revenue accounting, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in revenue for SaaS technology companies.
• At least 3 years experience in a manager role.
• At least 2 years of public accounting (Big4 preferred) experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Zuora Revenue, Zuora Billing, Salesforce, and NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a dedicated revenue accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence to elevate the collective output of the department.
• Own the monthly and quarterly revenue close process , ensuring all financial results are delivered with accuracy, transparency, and timeliness.
• Direct the application of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards for diverse product offerings, providing clarity on complex accounting treatments.
• Create and maintain documentation of revenue accounting policies including impacts of non-standard contracts
• Drive continuous process improvements across our order to cash and revenue systems to reduce manual processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment by partnering across the company to ensure seamless integration of new product launches, contract structures and partnerships. You will partner with functions including Product, Product Marketing, Partners, Revenue Operations, Order to Cash, Legal, Accounting and FP&A.
• Maintain a rigorous internal control environment , ensuring that we consistently do what we say we’re going to do regarding financial compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees