Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

Workday; United States; Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday in Pleasanton, CA seeks an experienced Technical Revenue Accountant to lead the team's technical accounting and its operationalization. You will communicate complex positions clearly and partner across Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, Finance and Accounting.

The role focuses on SaaS revenue, audits, and adapting to a high-growth environment, driving policy maintenance, and process improvements while coordinating with external auditors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience in SaaS/Tech industry and Big 4 management advantageous.
• Experience researching technical accounting guidance and positions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, Sales and Finance to model potential revenue outcomes.
• Provide technical accounting expertise for the Revenue Accounting Team.
• Maintain the Team's accounting policies and positions aligned with business needs.
• Drive internal process improvements and substantiation of accounting conventions.
• Generate improvement ideas for internal processes, control framework, and reporting.
• Manage workflow to keep management informed of key issues.
• Collaborate on month-end close and deal review activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors to address and close audit issues.

Skills

Strong communicator

Entrepreneurial mindset

Adaptability

Technical accounting

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA license preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun‑drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

The Revenue Recognition Accounting Team drives accuracy and transparency around revenue recognition to ensure consistent financial reporting. We're a dynamic group of accounting professionals who continue to strive for professional excellence and career growth while maintaining a culture of work‑life balance. Our team is excited to continue to be a pivotal contributor to projects geared toward automation and accounting for new entities.

About the Role

Become a member of the Workday's Revenue Accounting Team. We are seeking an experienced technical revenue accounting professional that will be responsible for leading the team's technical accounting as well as their associated operationalization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Technical Accounting, is a great communicator with an entrepreneurial mindset, and is excited and energetic about jumping in and joining a transformative team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other business functions (Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, Sales, and Finance) to provide potential revenue outcomes based on business proposals.
• Provide technical accounting expertise for the Revenue Accounting Team.
• Maintain the Team's accounting policies and positions, including their on-going evaluation with business needs.
• Drive the Revenue Team's internal, continuous improvement initiatives and substantiation of accounting conventions.
• Generate and implement additional improvement ideas for internal processes, control framework, and internal reporting.
• Effectively manage workflow to provide timely feedback and input while keeping management aware of key issues.
• Collaborate with broader Revenue Accounting Team on completing month-end close and deal review activities.
• Work with external auditors to address and close audit issues on a timely manner.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years related experience in Accounting.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance.

Other Qualifications

• CPA license preferred.
• Experience with SaaS/Technology industry preferred.
• 5+ years of Big 4 and management experience.
• Experience in researching technical accounting guidance and writing technical accounting positions.
• Ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.
• Experience using Workday preferred.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process.

• Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
• Primary Location Base Pay Range: $167,000 USD - $250,400 USD
• Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $141,000 USD - $250,400 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most