Technical Revenue Accounting Lead

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. seeks an experienced technical revenue accounting professional to lead the team’s technical accounting and its operationalization. The role requires strong communication, entrepreneurial mindset, and enthusiasm to join a transformative team.

The candidate should have 10+ years in accounting, a CPA preferred, and experience in SaaS/technology. Hybrid work model with base pay opportunities across multiple US locations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, Sales, and Finance to provide revenue outcomes.
• Provide technical accounting expertise for the Revenue Accounting Team.
• Maintain the Team’s accounting policies and positions.
• Drive internal process improvements and substantiation of accounting conventions.
• Generate and implement improvements for internal processes and reporting.
• Manage workflow and keep management informed of key issues.
• Collaborate on month-end close and deal review activities.
• Address audit issues with external auditors in a timely manner.

Skills

Accounting

Big 4 experience

Management experience

SaaS/Technology domain

Education

Bachelor or Master's in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Job description

Workday, Inc. seeks an experienced technical revenue accounting professional to lead the team’s technical accounting and its operationalization. The role requires strong communication, entrepreneurial mindset, and enthusiasm to join a transformative team.

The candidate should have 10+ years in accounting, a CPA preferred, and experience in SaaS/technology. Hybrid work model with base pay opportunities across multiple US locations.