Lead Revenue Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

RSUs

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a highly skilled Lead Revenue Accountant to join its Accounting organization. This role involves ensuring revenue recognition compliance with ASC 606, providing technical guidance across multiple teams, and enhancing revenue recognition controls. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA preferred, and at least 7 years of relevant experience in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of post-graduate experience in revenue accounting or technical accounting.
• Deep understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical revenue accounting guidance for new products and services.
• Maintain and enforce revenue recognition policies under ASC 606.
• Proactively identify and drive improvements to revenue recognition controls.

Skills

Technical accounting acumen

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle R12)

Blackline

ClickSense

Job description

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and RSUs

Reports to: Group Manager, Revenue Recognition

Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 base + 20% bonus + RSUs (DOE)

Overview

A leading fintech company is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Lead Revenue Accountant to join its Accounting organization. This is an individual contributor role within a high-performing Revenue Recognition team, responsible for ensuring revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606 and company policy, while supporting the business through rapid innovation and evolving go-to-market strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical revenue accounting guidance for new products and services, collaborating with marketing, product, finance, and IT teams to align on end-to-end revenue treatment
• Maintain and enforce revenue recognition policies under ASC 606, including interpretation and documentation of new positions as business models evolve
• Perform technical accounting research and develop clear, actionable guidance for operational teams
• Ensure accurate and efficient systemic and manual revenue accounting processes
• Proactively identify and drive improvements to revenue recognition controls, forecasting accuracy, and system tools
• Participate in due diligence efforts and accounting treatment reviews related to potential acquisitions
• Develop and deliver training for business unit leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure understanding of revenue recognition principles and processes
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate preparation and substantiation of revenue-related accounts
• Monitor and interpret evolving accounting standards and apply changes to company policies as needed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners to influence high-quality decision-making related to revenue recognition

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum 7 years of post-graduate experience in revenue accounting or technical accounting
• Deep understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition principles; ability to interpret and apply complex guidance in real-world scenarios
• Strong end-to-end process orientation with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, multi-business unit environment
• High level of professional skepticism, with a background in internal audit or public accounting a plus
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle R12; familiarity with Blackline, ClickSense, and revenue-billing platforms preferred

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Financial Services
• Technology
• Information and Media
• Software Development