Senior Technical Revenue Accountant

Accountabilities

• Technical revenue accounting: Review complex customer contracts, contract amendments, and non-standard transactions to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606 and internal accounting policies.

• Accounting research and documentation: Research technical accounting guidance and prepare clear, well-supported accounting assessments and memoranda for complex or judgmental transactions.

• New products and commercial models: Evaluate new products, pricing structures, consumption-based models, and evolving commercial arrangements to identify their revenue recognition implications.

• Independent accounting judgment: Analyze novel or complex transactions, develop defensible accounting conclusions, and escalate significant or highly judgmental matters when appropriate.

• Cross-functional deal support: Partner with Deal Desk, Sales, Legal, Finance, Order Management, and other stakeholders to provide revenue recognition guidance throughout the contracting process.

• Contract and deal evaluation: Review proposed deal structures, contract terms, and non-standard provisions before execution, identifying accounting risks and recommending practical solutions that balance commercial goals with accounting requirements.

• Stakeholder guidance: Explain complex accounting concepts clearly to business partners and help teams understand the revenue implications of proposed customer arrangements.

• Policy development and training: Support the development and delivery of ASC 606 policies, guidance, tools, and training for revenue accounting and cross-functional teams.

• Strategic initiatives: Contribute to new product launches, pricing and consumption model changes, acquisitions, process improvements, and other business initiatives requiring technical accounting expertise.

• Controls and audit readiness: Maintain documentation supporting significant accounting conclusions, internal controls, and external audit requirements; assist with audit requests and quarterly reviews.

• Systems and process improvements: Collaborate with Revenue Operations and other teams to incorporate technical revenue accounting requirements into system implementations and process changes.

• Consistent policy application: Translate technical accounting conclusions into practical guidance and process documentation to promote consistent application of revenue recognition policies across the business.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in revenue recognition and technical revenue accounting, particularly under ASC 606.

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• A CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred; candidates working toward a qualification are also encouraged.

• Experience in revenue accounting within a software, SaaS, or technology business is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles and the ability to evaluate complex contracts, commercial arrangements, and non-standard transactions.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Product, Finance, Legal, and other functional teams, as well as external auditors and legal counsel.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and practical decision-making skills, with the ability to develop well-supported conclusions.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and thorough documentation.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, Salesforce, revenue recognition systems such as RevPro, or ERP platforms such as Workday.

• Previous experience working in a SaaS or technology company.

• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar solutions to support research and productivity.

• Public accounting experience.

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with complex financial data and analyses.

Benefits

• Flexible working culture: Access flexible working arrangements designed to support productivity and work-life balance.

• Competitive employee benefits: Access to benefits and well-being programs tailored to the employee's region.

• Professional development: Opportunities to build technical and leadership capabilities through mentorship, learning programs, and leadership development initiatives.

• Education support: Resources to support ongoing learning and professional growth.

• Well-being initiatives: Access well-being resources and programs designed to support employees and their families.

• Time to recharge: Benefits include paid volunteer time and designated August Free Fridays.

• Global collaboration: Work with cross-functional colleagues in an international technology environment.

• Exposure to AI innovation: Contribute to accounting processes supporting a technology business developing and operating AI-powered enterprise solutions.

• Meaningful business impact: Help strengthen revenue recognition practices, support evolving commercial models, and contribute to financial reporting accuracy and compliance.