Technical Revenue Accounting Manager

DoorDash•Chicago, IL

About The Position

DoorDash is seeking a Manager, Technical Revenue Accounting to support complex revenue arrangements, new product offerings, and accounting policy alignment across its businesses. This is an individual contributor role responsible for leading technical revenue accounting assessments for assigned business lines, products, and transactions. The role partners with Business Development, Product, Sales, Legal, Finance, and operational accounting teams to evaluate proposed contract terms and product offerings, explain accounting and financial statement implications, and help stakeholders assess alternatives. The manager applies US GAAP, particularly ASC 606, to complex transactions; documents clear, well-supported accounting conclusions; and translates those conclusions into practical implementation requirements. The role provides exposure to a broad range of revenue streams and business initiatives and calls for strong technical judgment, independent project ownership, and effective communication with business partners, accounting leadership, and external auditors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
At least 6 years of relevant accounting experience, including substantial experience applying ASC 606 to complex revenue arrangements.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and demonstrated ability to research unfamiliar accounting issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop well-supported conclusions.
Experience reviewing commercial contracts and identifying the accounting implications of non-standard terms.
Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, persuasive technical accounting memos and position papers.
Experience supporting external audits and discussing technical accounting matters with auditors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively across functions in a fast-paced environment.
Relevant experience in public accounting, industry technical accounting, or a combination of both.

Nice To Haves

CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Big 4 public accounting experience.
Experience with technology, marketplace, e-commerce, SaaS, or platform-based businesses.
Experience supporting post-acquisition integration and accounting policy alignment.
Familiarity with SOX requirements, internal controls over financial reporting, and accounting process design.
Experience translating technical accounting conclusions into operational processes and system requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead technical revenue accounting assessments for complex or non-standard arrangements under ASC 606 and other applicable US GAAP, including merchant incentives and rebates, revenue guarantees, material rights, promotional programs, contract modifications, and principal-versus-agent considerations.
Review proposed contracts, deal structures, and product offerings early in development; explain accounting implications and evaluate alternatives to support informed business decisions.
Prepare technical accounting memos and position papers that explain relevant facts, applicable guidance, significant judgments, and conclusions.
Assess accounting policies and practices at acquired businesses, identify differences, and support alignment with DoorDash’s accounting policies.
Translate accounting conclusions into requirements for billing, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and controls, working with operational accounting teams to support accurate execution.
Develop and maintain revenue accounting policies, guidance, and training materials, and identify opportunities to improve contract review processes and related controls.
Work with accounting leadership and external auditors to address technical accounting questions, explain significant judgments, and support quarterly and annual reporting as needed.
Manage projects independently, balance competing priorities, communicate review requirements and timelines, and promptly escalate significant accounting issues or unresolved judgments.