Technical Revenue Accounting Manager
About The Position
Scale is seeking a Technical Revenue Accounting Manager to join its accounting team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The role ensures accurate and timely revenue recognition, supports the monthly close, and reviews contracts during negotiation and after signature. It also handles new accounting standards and complex transactions, with opportunities to develop technical accounting skills. The position partners with Accounting, Finance, and business stakeholders on revenue metrics, variance analysis, forecasts, and projections; works with external auditors; and helps improve processes as the business scales. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, collaborative, and knowledgeable in U.S. GAAP and ASC 606, with an ability to turn technical research into practical solutions.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in public accounting, or a combination of public accounting and private industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- CPA license required.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606, including reviewing non-standard contracts.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to turn technical research and interpretation into practical solutions.
- Ability to prioritize and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work on a team and collaborate across business units.
- Self-starter with a strong interest in learning.
Nice To Haves
- Big 4 experience.
- Experience working in high-growth startup and public company environments.
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
Responsibilities
- Ensure revenue is recorded accurately and on time and that the company complies with ASC 606.
- Review standard and non-standard contracts during negotiation and after signature to determine appropriate revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP.
- Assist with monthly close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and completing key account reconciliations.
- Analyze and operationalize complex transactions under U.S. GAAP, including revenue, cost to fulfill, and commissions.
- Monitor, assess, and implement applicable new accounting pronouncements, and help draft and maintain the accounting policy library.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and business stakeholders on revenue metrics, flux analysis, forecasts, and projections.
- Identify and implement process improvements that keep pace with company growth and scale with the business.
- Work with external auditors on revenue and technical accounting matters.
Benefits
- Equity-based compensation for eligible roles, subject to Board of Director approval.
- Comprehensive health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Learning and development stipend.
- Generous paid time off.
- Potential commuter stipend for eligible roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
