Head of Revenue Accounting

GoGuardian • Full-time • United States • $150,000 - $170,000 / year • 4d ago

Fast Facts

Head of Revenue Accounting at GoGuardian is a critical finance leadership role focused on overseeing revenue accounting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and collaborating across departments to facilitate accurate billing and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing the revenue closing process, ensuring ASC 606 compliance, overseeing invoicing and accounts receivable, and leading a high-performance team.

Skills: Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606, and proficiency in billing systems such as Sage Intacct and Salesforce CPQ.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, a CPA or CMA certification, and experience in a technology company, particularly in SaaS environments.

Location: This position is located in the United States, with no mention of remote work options.

Compensation: $150000 - $170000 / Annually

About the Role: As the Head of Revenue Accounting at GoGuardian, you will be a key member of the finance team responsible for overseeing all aspects of revenue accounting. This role requires a deep understanding of billing systems and revenue with the ability to communicate accounting requirements effectively across various levels of the organization. The ideal candidate will have an operational background with a technical mindset to ensure billing processes align with accounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606 and provide guidance to various teams (Accounting, FP&A, Sales, Sales Operations, and Legal). Collaborate with deal desk, legal, and sales ops teams for accurate and timely transactions
Own and manage the revenue month end, quarter end, and year end processes
Review and analyze contracts, including pricing/SSP analysis. Ensure invoices are prepared according to contract terms and review documentation for correct invoicing and revenue recognition. Advise on customer setup for new deals
Verify and process customer credits and write-offs. Manage accounts receivable team to maintain a clean subsidiary ledger, timely cash collections, transaction recording, and reconciliations
Maintain and enhance existing systems, documentation, and communication of new/updated processes
Lead and mentor the revenue and AR team members - providing guidance, training, and support to foster a high-performance work environment
Champion continuous improvement in revenue, accounts receivable, and reporting processes through data-driven improvement cycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, identify opportunities, and implement changes

Qualifications:

7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation
Experience working in a growing technology company with a SaaS, consulting, and training services business model
Experience in all aspects of the Quote-to-Cash cycle, with a focus on contract review, billing, collections and revenue recognition
Deep understanding of software revenue recognition under ASC 606
Experience with Sage Intacct, Salesforce CPQ, Avalara Avatax, or similar systems
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a desire to drive process improvements
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into business operations
Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment for a rapidly growing business

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a private equity owned business
Mix of both public accounting and SaaS company experience

The typical base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.

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