Revenue Accounting Manager

Vaco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FinTech / AI / SaaS in New York City is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead revenue recognition, reporting, and compliance for a fast-growing enterprise. The role collaborates with sales, operations, and finance to ensure accurate revenue recognition and scalable processes.

The candidate must be a CPA with a Big 4 background and 6+ years of experience in revenue accounting. Onsite 5 days per week in NYC, with equity opportunities in a high-growth tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license is required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with revenue focus.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles.
• Experience reviewing complex customer contracts and ARR analyses.

Responsibilities

• Review customer agreements and evaluate accounting treatment for revenue-related transactions.
• Lead monthly revenue accounting activities including reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain schedules for deferred revenue and contract assets/liabilities.
• Coordinate with billing, invoicing, and revenue processes across teams.
• Support audits and provide technical accounting documentation.
• Assist with system enhancements and process improvements.

Skills

CPA

Revenue recognition

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Billing systems

ERP systems

CRM systems

Revenue reporting tools

Job description

Company: FinTech / AI / SaaS

Role: Revenue Accounting Manager

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 + equity

Location: New York City - (5 days onsite)

About the Role: Our client, a growing Enterprise AI and Financial Tech firm, is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead accounting and reporting activities related to revenue, customer contracts, billing operations, and the order-to-cash process. This role will play a key part in ensuring revenue is recognized accurately, financial reporting is compliant with applicable accounting standards, and operational processes scale effectively as the business grows.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational mindset and enjoys partnering across finance, sales, operations, and customer-facing teams. Must come from the SaaS / Technology / AI industry and be a licensed CPA with a Big 4 background.

Responsibilities

• Review customer agreements and evaluate accounting treatment for revenue-related transactions
• Apply applicable revenue recognition guidance and prepare supporting documentation for accounting conclusions
• Lead monthly revenue accounting activities, including reconciliations, reporting, accruals, and account analyses
• Maintain schedules related to deferred revenue, contract assets, contract liabilities, and other revenue-related balances
• Support accounting for customer acquisition costs, commissions, and related amortization activities
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure billing, invoicing, and revenue processes operate accurately and efficiently
• Monitor data integrity across systems involved in the order-to-cash cycle and identify process improvement opportunities
• Oversee customer billing administration, collections support, dispute resolution, and related reporting activities
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide support for audits, reviews, and compliance-related requests
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, process documentation, and internal controls related to revenue operations
• Assist with system enhancements, automation initiatives, and process optimization efforts as the organization grows
• Support special projects involving new products, pricing models, commercial arrangements, or business initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant revenue accounting responsibility
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and technical accounting guidance
• Experience reviewing and accounting for complex customer contracts and commercial arrangements
• Experience with billing systems, ERP platforms, CRM systems, and revenue-related reporting processes
• Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency, or international business environments preferred
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing technical accounting documentation
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Background in software, technology, subscription-based, recurring revenue, or other contract-driven business models
• Experience improving revenue processes, implementing controls, or supporting system integrations
• Exposure to high-growth or rapidly evolving organizations
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities