Revenue Accounting Manager

Palantir Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off based on needs

401(k) plan

Paid leave for new parents

Job summary

Palantir Technologies is seeking a Revenue Manager to oversee revenue recognition for its Finance Team. The ideal candidate will manage the revenue process from contract negotiation through to financial statement disclosure. This role involves close collaboration with Sales, Legal, and internal stakeholders. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in public accounting or enterprise software, with proficiency in ASC 606 and relevant accounting systems. Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $150,000 per year with additional benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a large public-accounting firm or enterprise software company.
• Experience applying ASC 606 in software-as-a-service.
• Ability to articulate revenue guidance to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the revenue-recognition process from contract negotiation to financial statement disclosure.
• Partner with Legal and Sales to optimise contracts while ensuring compliance.
• Drive revenue month-end close process and prepare journal entries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Complex problem-solving

Project management

Proficiency with NetSuite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, or accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

Palantir’s Finance Team supports and empowers Palantirians through both day-to-day operations and a solution-oriented approach to problem solving. As a member of the Revenue Team, you will be responsible for guiding your customer & deal portfolio through the quote-to-cash process, analysing and reviewing complex revenue transactions, and continually refining revenue recognition policies. You will need to articulate revenue guidance clearly while supporting legal and deal teams on contract drafting to maximise revenue. In addition, you will provide direction on technical revenue accounting issues and explain the accounting impact to internal stakeholders across various teams during the contract negotiation process. You will work closely with Sales, Finance, and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure the health of your portfolio and participate in global month/quarter end revenue close.

You are a hands‑on self‑starter who loves to collaborate, and who always seeks to improve the status quo. The position requires strong technical, analytical, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the revenue‑recognition process from the contract negotiation phase to financial statement disclosure.
• Partner with Legal and Sales teams to optimise contractual structures to achieve business objectives while ensuring compliance with policies and revenue‑recognition rules.
• Exercise judgment while ensuring that accounting conclusions are documented in technical memos in accordance with policies and current software revenue‑recognition rules.
• Drive revenue and cost of revenue month‑end close process by creating and validating accruals, preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring policy compliance and developing standard reports.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to the Finance, Legal, and Business Development/Sales teams.
• Work actively with internal and external auditors to ensure revenue‑recognition policies and interpretations are consistent and GAAP‑compliant.
• Identify, champion, and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to revenue processes, including systems, reporting, analysis.
• Partner with business leadership and the Sales/Finance team on revenue forecasting processes.

What We Value

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to summarise key accounting and operational issues to business partners and leadership.
• Complex analytic problem‑solving and project‑management skills.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and/or other revenue‑recognition accounting systems.
• CPA or ACCA/ACA (preferred but not required).

What We Require

• Extensive experience in the application of ASC 606, specifically to enterprise software‑as‑a‑service.
• 5+ years’ experience within a large public‑accounting firm and/or a small to mid‑size enterprise software company.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field.

Salary

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $90,000 - $150,000/year. Total compensation may also include Restricted Stock Units, a sign‑on bonus and other potential future incentives. The estimate excludes the value of any potential sign‑on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long‑term incentives.

Benefits

• Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as voluntary life insurance.
• Employees are automatically covered by basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid time off based on needs, not accrual.
• 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs).
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Supportive leave of absence program, including leave for military service and medical events.
• Paid leave for new parents and subsidised back‑up care for all parents.
• Fertility and family‑building benefits, including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation.
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child.
• Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401(k) plan.

EEO Statement

Palantir values excellence regardless of background. Palantir is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.