Revenue Accounting Leader — Close, ASC 606 & Automation

Databricks Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead the end-to-end revenue close, applying ASC 606 with precision and driving process improvements across contracts, billing, revenue systems, and ERP.

You will own key revenue balances, validate data accuracy, and partner with Finance and Engineering to build scalable solutions. The role requires a builder’s mindset, executive-level communication, and a track record of delivering fast, accurate close cycles in a dynamic, high-growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• 10+ years of combined experience in public accounting, corporate revenue accounting, quote-to-cash or related financial operations.
• Strong understanding of ASC 606 and complex revenue recognition principles, with ability to independently evaluate non-standard arrangements.
• Operational accounting experience at a rapidly growing company, including familiarity with quote-to-cash processes such as order review, contract creation, billing and revenue recognition.
• Demonstrated experience leading monthly and quarterly close activities and improving close speed and quality.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and experience supporting SOX compliance and external audits.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with complex spreadsheets, calculations and large datasets.
• Experience using AI tools, such as LLMs, copilots or scripting assistants, in a professional context.
• Excellent written documentation and clear, data-driven communication with management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the close, end to end. Own and review monthly close activities, including usage reviews, journal entries, revenue estimates, flux analyses, account reconciliations and management reporting.
• Apply ASC 606 with sound judgment. Evaluate complex and non-standard customer arrangements, document accounting conclusions and ensure consistent application of revenue recognition policies as our product portfolio evolves.
• Dig into the details. Pull, validate and troubleshoot data directly across contracts, billing systems, revenue systems and the general ledger.
• Own key revenue accounts. Manage revenue subledger-to-GL reconciliations for deferred revenue, contract assets and unbilled accounts receivable.
• Turn data into insights. Analyze large datasets and explain key drivers affecting revenue, unbilled revenue, deferred revenue and other financial metrics.
• Lead system and process improvements. Define business requirements, lead UAT, assess accounting impacts and partner with Engineering and Finance Data Services to implement scalable solutions across revenue, billing and ERP systems.
• Automate relentlessly. Identify manual, repetitive processes and take ownership of building or championing automation through SQL, scripts, AI tools, workflow improvements or systematic solutions.
• Leverage AI to work smarter. Use AI tools and large language models to accelerate contract analysis, memo preparation, data reviews, reconciliations and process improvements.
• Strengthen internal controls. Execute and improve SOX controls, maintain clear documentation and ensure revenue processes comply with company policies.
• Support financial reporting. Prepare key metrics, financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules and ad hoc analyses for management.
• Support the audit with confidence. Prepare organized workpapers, respond to auditor requests, participate in walkthroughs and clearly explain the underlying transactions and accounting conclusions.
• Solve problems at the root. Lead investigations into revenue, process and system issues. Document conclusions and implement long-term solutions that reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate across functions. Build strong partnerships with Revenue Operations, Revenue Assurance, Deal Desk, Billing, Legal, Sales Operations, FP&A, Finance Data Services and Audit to address revenue-impacting matters.
• Raise the quality bar. Provide guidance to team members and improve the quality of close deliverables, documentation, controls and processes without direct people-management responsibilities.

Skills

ASC 606

Close management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel (Advanced)

Data analysis

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

SQL

AI tools

LLMs/Copilots

Job description

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead the end-to-end revenue close, applying ASC 606 with precision and driving process improvements across contracts, billing, revenue systems, and ERP.

You will own key revenue balances, validate data accuracy, and partner with Finance and Engineering to build scalable solutions. The role requires a builder’s mindset, executive-level communication, and a track record of delivering fast, accurate close cycles in a dynamic, high-growth