Description
We are seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead the contract review process, ensuring revenue recognition and compliance with ASC 606. The successful candidate will partner with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk teams to structure deals and optimize revenue outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Contract Review process end-to-end: evaluate non-standard and complex customer contracts, determine the appropriate ASC 606 treatment, and document technical accounting positions in memos.
- Drive automation and enhancement of existing processes and controls: scope and lead improvements to revenue systems, close activities, and control design.
- Partner with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk teams during contract negotiations to structure deals and optimize revenue outcomes.
- Support internal and external audits and maintain SOX compliance: own the revenue control narratives, deliver audit-ready support, and resolve requests directly with internal audit and external auditors.
- Own complex, ambiguous revenue issues that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Build AI-enabled routines across revenue workstreams.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles.
- Hire, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team.
Requirements:
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including revenue recognition under ASC 606.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience reviewing customer contracts and documenting technical revenue recognition positions.
- Experience improving or automating accounting processes and controls.
- Experience owning SOX controls and supporting internal and external audits.
- Experience leading, managing, or mentoring accountants.
Preferred qualifications:
- Active CPA license, or CPA eligibility.
- Big 4 or national public accounting experience.
- Experience in a hardware-plus-software or SaaS business with multi-element arrangements.
- Experience partnering with Deal Desk, Legal, and Sales on deal structuring and non-standard commercial terms.
Compensation:
- Annual Base Salary: $82,705-$139,000 USD