Manager, Revenue Accounting

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Medical benefits

Job summary

Tempus AI in Chicago is seeking a Manager, Revenue Accounting to lead its growing revenue operations, oversee ASC 606 close processes across clinical diagnostics and data licensing streams, and manage the revenue accounting team.

You will collaborate with the Controller, Sales, FP&A, Legal, and Diagnostics Billing to ensure accurate revenue alignment, review complex contracts, and drive automation of billing and revenue data pipelines for greater efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with focus on revenue accounting (ASC 606) or revenue auditing in public accounting
• 2+ years of direct people management or supervisor experience leading revenue accounting teams
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred
• CPA license active required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; knowledge of SaaS/Data Licensing/Healthcare Diagnostics is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close processes with accurate journal entries and deferrals
• Review complex customer contracts for ASC 606 treatment (POB, SSP, variable consideration, modifications)
• Approve revenue GL transactions, deferred revenue schedules, and monthly reconciliations
• Prepare revenue-related schedules, disclosures, and audit workpapers for SEC filings and SOX 404 controls
• Manage day-to-day revenue accounting operations, billing system integration, and memos for strategic customer arrangements
• Partner with Controller, Revenue Senior Manager, and Systems team to design automated billing and revenue data pipelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial Sales, FP&A, Legal, and Diagnostics Billing to ensure revenue alignment and deal execution
• Lead and mentor revenue accounting staff and provide performance development guidance
• Conduct ad-hoc technical revenue analysis and management reporting for executives

Skills

Revenue accounting

ASC 606

GAAP knowledge

Leadership / people management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA license (active)

Tools

NetSuite / ARM (Advanced Revenue Management)

ERP systems

Job description

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Tempus is looking for a hardworking, ambitious Manager, Revenue Accounting to lead its growing revenue operations in Chicago. This position will play a key leadership role in managing revenue accounting under ASC 606 across our clinical diagnostics and enterprise data licensing streams, overseeing the revenue month-end close process, and managing revenue team members.

Job Duties

• Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close process for revenue, ensuring accurate and timely journal entries, deferred revenue accounting, and unbilled receivables.
• Lead the review of complex customer contracts across Data, AI Applications, and Diagnostics to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606 (performance obligations, SSP allocation, variable consideration, and contract modifications).
• Review and approve revenue GL transactions, complex deferred revenue schedules, and monthly account reconciliations.
• Oversee the preparation of revenue-related schedules, footnote disclosures, and audit workpapers for quarterly SEC filings (10-Q/10-K) and SOX 404 internal control compliance.
• Manage day-to-day revenue accounting operations, billing system integration, and research of technical accounting memos for strategic customer arrangements.
• Partner with the Controller, Revenue Senior Manager, and Systems team to identify, design, and implement automated solutions for billing and revenue data pipelines to drive increased efficiencies.
• Work cross-functionally with key leadership teams across Commercial Sales, FP&A, Legal, and Diagnostics Billing to ensure smooth deal execution and accurate revenue alignment.
• Lead, mentor, and directly manage staff and senior revenue accountants, supporting their ongoing professional growth and performance development.
• Conduct ad-hoc technical revenue analysis and management reports to support executive leadership requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on revenue accounting (ASC 606) or technical revenue auditing in public accounting
• 2+ years of direct people management or supervisor experience leading revenue accounting teams
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred
• CPA license (active) required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Expert technical working knowledge of ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and GAAP, ideally with experience in SaaS, Data Licensing, or Healthcare Diagnostics
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced MS Excel skills (Logical Formulas, Lookups, Pivot Tables)
• An eye for details, exceptional leadership presence, and the ability to deliver accurate output in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects
• A champion for data accuracy, internal controls, and financial reporting quality
• Thrives in a demanding, high-growth, fast-paced environment
• NetSuite / ARM (Advanced Revenue Management) or large ERP system experience preferred

$105,000-$155,000 The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.