Senior Manager, Accounting Sales & Revenue – Cloud Services

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee cloud revenue, costs, and close processes. The role partners with Sales, Cloud Operations, and Technology to enable scalable accounting for evolving business models.

You will lead policy design, governance, SOX compliance, and audits, mentor teams, and drive automation and data analytics to improve finance performance.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting expertise with strong financial acumen.
• Experience leading accounting for cloud revenue and subscriptions.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close for cloud revenue and costs.
• Design and optimize scalable accounting processes for cloud financials.
• Collaborate with Sales, Cloud Ops, and Tech on new offerings and programs.
• Provide accounting leadership on complex cloud transactions and models.
• Establish policies, controls, and governance for financial reporting.
• Partner with FP&A on trends, forecasting, and profitability drivers.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows with data and AI.
• Develop coworker performance and accountability across teams.
• Support audits and ensure SOX compliance and policy adherence.

Skills

Data analytics

Process improvement

Talent management

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Influencing without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial oversight for monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to cloud revenue and costs
• Design, implement, and improve scalable end-to-end accounting processes for cloud revenue, costs, and related financial activities
• Partner with Sales, Cloud Operations, and Technology teams on new cloud offerings, commercial programs, and strategic initiatives
• Provide accounting leadership and guidance on complex cloud transactions, commercial arrangements, and evolving business models
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, controls, and governance frameworks
• Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis teams on financial trends, forecasting, and revenue and profitability drivers
• Identify opportunities to automate and simplify workflows using technology, data, and AI-enabled solutions
• Advance coworker performance and development while fostering accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with company policies, SOX requirements, and financial reporting obligations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 7 years of professional experience
• Minimum of 4 years in an accounting role
• 3 years in a management role
• CPA certification and public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with cloud, technology, SaaS, managed services, subscription, or recurring revenue business models preferred
• Experience with large, publicly traded entities preferred
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices
• Strong data and analytics capabilities, including working with large data sets
• Process improvement and innovation capabilities using modern technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools
• Strong talent management, talent development, and optimization capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Business and financial acumen
• Critical thinking and ability to evaluate new ways of working

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of accounting and finance principles, with a focus on cloud revenue and cost management. Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with financial reporting obligations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CPA Certification
• Cloud Revenue Management
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Data Analytics

Hard Skills

• Accounting Principles
• Financial Reporting
• Revenue Recognition
• Cost Management
• Financial Forecasting
• Automation Tools
• AI-Enabled Solutions
• Process Design
• Governance Frameworks
• Compliance Management

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Collaboration
• Talent Management
• Critical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

• Cloud Computing
• SaaS
• Managed Services
• Subscription Revenue
• Public Accounting
• Financial Audits
• SOX Compliance
• Publicly Traded Entities