Manager Revenue Accounting

GitLab; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented Revenue Accounting Manager to enhance operational excellence in financial operations. This role involves leading revenue recognition processes, optimizing workflows, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on AI and automation, the ideal candidate will drive efficiency and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and embraces technology to empower its teams. If you're passionate about making an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Equity Compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Home Office Support

Growth and Development Fund

Parental Leave

Team Member Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 7+ years of revenue accounting experience in SaaS or subscription-based companies.
• Strong ASC 606 expertise and proven track record in process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue recognition processes and ensure compliance with ASC 606.
• Develop standardized policies and procedures for revenue accounting.

Skills

Revenue Accounting

ASC 606 Expertise

Process Optimization

Automation

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

CPA Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Zuora CPQ

RPA Tools

Analytics Tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Manager Revenue Accounting role at GitLab.

GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our operations on our product and staying aligned with our values. Learn more about Life at GitLab.

Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise, and Duo Workflow, customers get the benefit of AI at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier. All team members are encouraged and expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact across our global organisation.

An Overview Of This Role

We're seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Revenue Accounting Manager to lead our revenue recognition processes and drive operational excellence within our financial operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with process improvement expertise and leadership skills.

What You’ll Do

• Review and approve customer contract reviews for proper revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and ASC 606 standards
• Take the leading role in the monthly financial close, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions and completeness of financial statements
• Maintain comprehensive documentation to support audit requirements and SOX compliance
• Identify bottlenecks, redundancies, challenge the status quo and automation opportunities across quote-to-cash (QTC), revenue recognition, and financial close
• Implement best practices to enhance workflow effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement standardized policies, procedures, and playbooks for revenue accounting processes
• Champion the use of AI, RPA, and analytics tools to improve forecasting, variance analysis, and audit readiness
• Act as the bridge between revenue accounting, deal desk, FP&A, IT, and sales ops, ensuring alignment on operational initiatives
• Lead and mentor the revenue accounting team to ensure strong execution of revenue processes
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Provide ongoing training on revenue recognition principles, process efficiencies, and system utilization

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of revenue accounting experience in a fast-growing SaaS, technology, or subscription-based company
• CPA certification strongly preferred
• Strong ASC 606 expertise, particularly in software/SaaS revenue recognition
• Proven track record in process optimization, automation, and system implementation within a revenue accounting function
• Ability to manage large-scale transformation projects, working cross-functionally across Finance, IT, and Sales Ops
• Strong mentoring and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to process improvements, familiarity with RPA, AI, or advanced analytics tools for process automation an advantage
• Exposure to quote-to-cash systems (e.g., Zuora CPQ, Ironclad, or similar) — Zuora highly preferred

How GitLab Will Support You

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. If you're excited about this role, please apply and let our recruiters assess your application.

Remote-Global

The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$90,000—$190,000 USD

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Senior level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development