Revenue Accounting Manager

Carta; Sandy; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company located in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to manage revenue recognition and liaise with various departments. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on revenue in fast-paced tech environments. Responsibilities include analyzing contracts, supporting audits, and improving revenue processes. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to contribute to Carta's growth while developing scalable solutions for efficiency.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting or auditing experience.
• At least 2 years of revenue experience in a technology or SaaS company.
• Big 4 or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze new customer contracts for revenue recognition.
• Manage the revenue section of the annual external audit.
• Create and manage revenue recognition schedules for contracts.

Skills

Accounting experience

Revenue recognition knowledge

Communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

Netsuite

Zuora

Salesforce

Job description

The Company You’ll Join

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world‑class software, purpose‑built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence.

Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure.

Together, Carta is creating the end‑to‑end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that – it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets – a connected ERP for private capital.

For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page.

The Problems You’ll Solve

Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Senior Revenue Accountant, you’ll work to:

• Review and analyze new customer contracts to determine and document appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606
• Manage and own the revenue section of the annual external audit, including preparing required schedules, providing audit support, leading discussions on complex accounting matters, and serving as the primary liaison with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process
• Create and manage revenue recognition schedules for contracts across various business units
• Develop and implement process improvements for complex revenue arrangements to increase efficiency and automation
• Perform month‑end reconciliations of revenue accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and analyze monthly revenue and deferred revenue reports, including detailed variance analysis to explain fluctuations from period to period
• Support system implementation and integration efforts to automate revenue processes
• Maintain and enhance internal control processes around revenue
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Accounts Receivable, Deal Desk, and Delivery teams to ensure contractual terms align with company revenue policies
• Prepare accurate complex ad‑hoc analyses and present findings and recommendations to senior management.

The Team You’ll Work With

As a key senior individual contributor in the accounting team, this position will collaborate closely with the Revenue Senior Manager and US Controller to support Carta’s revenue operations. In this role, you will join a highly dynamic team dedicated to driving Carta’s growth and developing new processes. We are seeking an experienced professional to assist with revenue recording and reconciliation, as well as conducting technical accounting analysis of contracts for revenue recognition. This position will serve as a key liaison between the accounting team and various departments, including sales, legal, finance, delivery teams, deal desk, and accounts receivable.

About You

You will be successful in this role if you:

• 6+ years of accounting or auditing experience with at least 2 years of revenue experience at a fast‑paced technology or SaaS company
  • Big 4 or equivalent strongly preferred
• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting
• Ability to use judgment to ensure compliance with US GAAP and accounting standards (ASC 606) while balancing business objectives.
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Are self‑motivated with ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Think strategically to identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance systems, and develop scalable solutions that support growth and efficiency
• Demonstrate advanced Excel and AI skills, including the ability to manipulate large tables of data

The following experience is preferred but not required:

• Audit Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading the revenue section of the annual external audit (Big 4 experience highly valued) and preparing documentation to meet public company reporting standards.

• SaaS industry experience
• Experience performing internal controls for revenue
• Experience with Netsuite, Zuora, and Salesforce
• CPA

At Carta, you’re not just an employee. You’re a builder who is creating infrastructure that accelerates innovation and empowers more ownership. Cartans are helpful, relentless, unconventional and kind; representing Carta’s Identity Traits. They work collaboratively and cross functionally to challenge the status quo; working towards a common goal of creating more owners in the private markets.

Disclosures

• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.
• Carta uses E‑Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E‑Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details.
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• Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to [e-mail].