Manager, Revenue Cycle Management

AltaMed; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to join its Finance & Accounting team at its Pasadena, CA headquarters. The role owns the company’s revenue framework and serves as the SME for ASC 606 revenue accounting, reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager and collaborating with the Controller.

This newly created role will build scalable revenue recognition processes in the life sciences space, handling policy development, month‑end/quarter‑end close, disclosures, and SOX controls with a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial accounting experience with a significant focus on revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance as they apply to revenue recognition, receivables, contract assets and deferred revenue.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute complex monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex accounting guidance clearly to non‑finance and cross‑functional partners.
• Strong capability to lead change initiatives and manage multi‑phase projects.
• Strong organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail under tight timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop SME understanding of partnership and customer contracts and lead ASC 606 revenue accounting reviews.
• Establish and maintain revenue accounting policies and SOX-compliant controls.
• Partner with FP&A to track labor hours and budget assumptions for revenue recognition.
• Perform close activities for order-to-cash including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with gross-to-net revenue accounting and third-party review support.
• Lead preparation of revenue disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K.

Skills

Revenue recognition

ASC 606

U.S. GAAP

SOX compliance

Close processes

Communication

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The Position

Arrowhead is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to join its Finance & Accounting team at its Pasadena, CA headquarters. The role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and works closely with the Controller. It is responsible for managing all aspects of partnership/collaboration accounting and commercial revenue.

This newly created, high‑impact role is designed to build and scale best‑in‑class revenue recognition processes in the life sciences industry, where revenue models are complex and highly specialized. The position carries full ownership of the company’s revenue framework and serves as the subject‑matter expert for ASC 606 revenue accounting.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of partnership and customer contracts and serve as the subject‑matter expert on revenue accounting under ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP; review and assess complex contracts, including partnership arrangements, to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment and disclosure requirements.
• Establish and maintain revenue accounting policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and SOX control requirements.
• Partner with FP&A to lead cross‑functional efforts to ensure accurate tracking of actual labor hours, facilitate updates to budgeted resource assumptions, and ensure inputs to the method‑based revenue recognition are well‑supported, accurate, and audit‑ready.
• Perform order‑to‑cash month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries, completion of balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis.
• Assist with gross‑to‑net revenue accounting, including reviewing support provided by the 3rd party and month‑end close activities.
• Lead the preparation of revenue‑related disclosures for the Company’s Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K.
• Prepare and maintain SOX‑compliant controls for the revenue and accounts receivable cycles, ensuring proper execution and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of financial accounting experience, with a significant focus on revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• In‑depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements as they apply to revenue recognition, receivables, contract assets and deferred revenue.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute complex monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex accounting guidance clearly and effectively to non‑finance and cross‑functional partners.
• Strong capability to lead change initiatives and successfully manage complex, multi‑phase projects.
• Strong organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy, detail orientation and the ability to produce in tight timelines.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the highest level of integrity.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent team player.
• Self‑motivated with an insatiable desire to learn & be challenged.
• Ability for occasional travel between Arrowhead’s locations.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in a technical accounting role within the life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Public company experience.

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.