Revenue Accounting Manager

Anaplan; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaplan is seeking an experienced Manager, Revenue Accounting in San Francisco to act as the ASC 606 subject matter expert. You will manage the subscription revenue process, review complex customer contracts, and support the monthly close with rigorous governance and accurate revenue recognition.

You will partner with Deal Desk, Sales Operations and Legal on non-standard deals, author technical memos, perform SSP analyses, and oversee revenue schedules, contract assets and deferred revenue

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in ASC 606 for SaaS or enterprise tech.
• Experience with Workday, Salesforce CPQ, and financial modeling in Excel; Anaplan familiarity a plus.
• Big 4 or national public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ASC 606 subject matter expert for revenue recognition and policy.
• Review complex customer contracts and advise on accounting impact.
• Author audit-ready memos and SSP allocation analyses.
• Oversee month-end close, revenue schedules, and related subledger reviews.
• Collaborate with Deal Desk, Sales Operations, and Legal on non-standard terms, SLAs, and terminations.

Skills

ASC 606

Revenue recognition

Technical accounting

Contract analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Big 4 public accounting experience

Tools

Workday

Salesforce CPQ

Excel

Anaplan

Job description

• Join our revenue accounting team as Manager, Revenue Accounting. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on ASC 606 technical accounting and manage the subscription revenue process, ensuring rigorous revenue recognition compliance, reviewing complex customer contracts, and supporting our month-end financial close
• You will partner directly with Deal Desk, Sales Operations, and Legal on non-standard enterprise deals, identifying technical accounting considerations and helping structure contract terms to protect revenue and billings
• This role focuses on technical accounting governance and subscription revenue process management. You will author audit-ready technical memos for new revenue streams and products, oversee complex revenue recognition and billing schedules, maintain and update standalone selling price (SSP) allocation models, and evaluate accounting treatment for contract modifications and emerging hybrid/usage pricing models. You will also serve as the primary technical liaison for our external audit team
• Month-End Revenue Close Oversight: Oversee monthly revenue close deliverables, including complex revenue schedules, contract assets, deferred revenue rollforwards, customer contract liability reconciliations, bad debt reconciliation, and related journal entries
• Period-End Commercial Reporting & ASC 606 Disclosures: Lead the preparation, review, and reconciliation of period-end reporting packages for revenue metrics including billings, deferred revenue, and revenue backlog
• ASC 606 Technical Accounting Memos: Author formal technical accounting position papers documenting revenue recognition treatment for complex multi-element arrangements, non-standard terms, and emerging product offerings in accordance with ASC 606
• Cross-Functional Deal Advisory: Serve as a technical accounting partner to Deal Desk, Sales and Legal, collaborating regularly during active deal negotiations to provide clear accounting guidance on deal structuring and the implications of non-standard commercial terms such as custom SLAs, acceptance provisions, and termination rights
• Contract Processing: Process subscription contracts, including contract modifications, ensuring adherence to the revenue guidance and internal bookings policy
• Standalone Selling Price (SSP) Analysis: Perform annual Standalone Selling Price (SSP) analyses across software subscription tiers, professional services, and usage components, maintaining documented transaction price allocation methodologies
• External Audit Management: Serve as the primary contact for external auditors on all revenue accounting matters, manage technical PBC requests, lead audit walkthroughs, and defend accounting positions
• SOX Controls & Financial Governance: Design, maintain, and execute internal controls (SOX) over the OTC process, including contract review, multi-element revenue allocations, and close reconciliations
• Hybrid & Consumption Accounting Evaluation: Evaluate technical accounting treatment for evolving commercial models, such as minimum commitments, usage-based fees, and prepaid drawdowns, establishing appropriate recognition timing and variable consideration estimates

This position suits an experienced, detail-oriented technical accountant with strong Big 4 or public SaaS experience who enjoys in-depth contract analysis, rigorous accounting close, and cross-functional deal advisoryClose Accounting & Balance Sheet Rigor: Hands-on experience managing monthly revenue close, including deferred revenue rollforwards, contract asset/liability reconciliations, and review of complex revenue subledger schedulesComplex Contract Analysis: Demonstrated ability to dissect multi-element enterprise contracts, identify non-standard clauses, assess revenue recognition impacts, and communicate those impacts to Commercial OperationsEducation & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting; active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred; Big 4 experience and national public accounting experience strongly preferredTechnical ASC 606 Mastery: Deep command of the ASC 606 5-step framework, distinct performance obligation identification, transaction price allocation (SSP), and contract modification accountingSystems & Tooling: Working knowledge of enterprise ERP and revenue management systems (Workday), Salesforce CPQ, and financial modeling in Excel; Anaplan familiarity is a plusExperience: 6 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years dedicated to technical revenue accounting under ASC 606 in SaaS or enterprise technology environmentsProfessional Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical accounting standards and risks clearly to finance leadership, legal counsel, and commercial teams