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Senior Technical Accounting Manager, Revenue & Strategic Partnerships

San Francisco Finance & accounting Senior USD216k–240k Posted 1mo ago

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Role description

What the team is looking for.

As a Senior Technical Accounting Manager, Revenue & Strategic Partnerships, you will own the technical accounting framework for bespoke revenue contracts, strategic partnerships, API credits, commercial incentives, revenue share, partner programs, and emerging product monetization models.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Responsibilities: Partner closely with Revenue Accounting, Sales, Product, Legal, Tax, Strategic Finance, Business Development, Deal Desk, Billing, Financial Reporting, and external auditors. Identify non-standard revenue arrangements early and evaluate them under ASC 606. Advise on thoughtful deal structuring for complex revenue and partnership arrangements. Operationalize scalable processes and controls for non-standard revenue contracts and emerging monetization models. Ensure complex revenue arrangements are reflected appropriately in financial statements and disclosures. Support cross-functional teams as a technical accounting advisor on strategic partnerships, customer incentives, and new product monetization approaches.

Requirements: CPA, CA, or equivalent accounting qualification. 10+ years of progressive experience in technical revenue accounting, public accounting, accounting advisory, or accounting leadership roles in technology company environments. At least 2 years of industry experience. Deep ASC 606 expertise, including performance obligations, SSP, variable consideration, contract modifications, material rights, principal vs. agent, consideration payable to customers, noncash consideration, revenue share, credits, incentives, commitments, and usage-based revenue. Experience advising on complex commercial partnerships, enterprise contracts, partner incentives, platform or marketplace arrangements, advertising, API or usage-based models, and new product launches. Proven ability to partner with Strategic Finance, Product, Legal, Tax, Sales, Business Development, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Operations, Billing, Financial Reporting, auditors, and external advisors. Experience translating revenue conclusions into practical guidance for contract review, billing logic, revenue operations, close, disclosures, systems, and controls. Strong public company discipline, including SOX-ready documentation, auditor alignment, SEC filing support, and executive-ready communication. Demonstrated ability to build scalable review mechanisms, including contract review playbooks, automated workflows, GenAI or data-enabled review tools, and practical risk-tiering. Strong leadership capability, including building teams, developing talent, and establishing durable policy infrastructure in a high-growth environment.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit) 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks) Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law) Mental health and wellness support Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible Relocation support for eligible employees Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

Skills mentioned
  • ASC 606
  • Technical Accounting
  • Revenue Accounting
  • Public Accounting
  • Accounting Advisory
  • Leadership Roles
  • Complex Commercial Partnerships
  • Enterprise Contracts
  • Partner Incentives
  • Platform or Marketplace Arrangements
  • Advertising
  • API or Usage-Based Models
  • New Product Launches
  • Strategic Finance
  • Product
  • Legal
  • Tax
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Revenue Operations
  • Billing
  • Financial Reporting
  • Auditors
  • External Advisors