Senior Accounting Manager, Revenue

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager, Revenue to lead key accounting operations, ensure the integrity of our financial reporting processes, and manage a high-performing team. This role will oversee the full cycle order-to-cash process, revenue recognition under ASC 606, month-end close, and preparation of audit-ready financial documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong GAAP expertise, progressive accounting experience, and a proactive, process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management
• Directly manage and develop accounting staff, including hiring, on boarding, training, and performance management.
• Provide clear goals, regular feedback, and professional development to support team members.
• Review team deliverables for accuracy and completeness, ensuring high-quality output.
• Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting
• Lead and oversee revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligation assessment, and revenue allocation.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Philanthropy to review contracts and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting documentation for revenue recognition conclusions.
• Monitor and implement updates to accounting standards and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Order-to-Cash (O2C) Oversight
• Manage the full cycle order-to-cash process, including billing, cash application, accounts receivable, collections, and revenue reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing aligned with contractual terms and funding agreements.
• Oversee AR aging, allowance analysis, and bad debt provisioning.
• Evaluate and enhance O2C workflows, systems, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Financial Close, Reconciliations & Audit Support
• Lead key components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare audit-ready reconciliations and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clear audit trails.
• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors for revenue, receivables, and related areas.
• Support preparation of financial statements and variance analyses.
• Support treasury activities as needed, including cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, liquidity management, and coordination with banking partners.
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement.
• Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• WHAT YOU BRING
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including revenue accounting experience
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Strong expertise in ASC 606 and revenue recognition principles
• Hands-on experience managing the full cycle order-to-cash process
• Experience preparing detailed account reconc

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Additional Information

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