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Accounting Manager

Vaco LLC
  • Menlo Park, NY
    1 day ago
    Vaco LLC

    Job Description

    Title: Accounting Manager, Revenue Recognition

    Company: Technology

    Compensation: $140k to $160k + bonus + equity

    Location: San Diego, CA, Hybrid, 3 days in office


    Job Overview

    Our client is a leading technology company seeking an Accounting Manager to join its Revenue Recognition team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex technical accounting initiatives, improve processes, and ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.

    Working closely with teams across Accounting, Finance, IT, Product, Sales, and Marketing, this person will evaluate new products and business initiatives, assess accounting implications, and translate technical guidance into scalable processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys cross-functional collaboration and influencing business decisions.


    Responsibilities

    • Analyze revenue recognition implications for new products, services, and business initiatives under ASC 606.

    • Develop and maintain technical accounting policies, documentation, and supporting analyses.

    • Research complex accounting issues and communicate clear, well-supported recommendations.

    • Evaluate revenue accounting processes, systems, and controls, including deferred revenue and financial reporting.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to assess the accounting impact of business, product, and system changes.

    • Oversee the accuracy, documentation, and review of revenue-related accounts and accounting activities.

    • Identify opportunities to improve revenue processes, reporting, systems, and internal controls.

    • Monitor changes in accounting guidance and incorporate relevant updates into policies and procedures.

    • Provide accounting guidance and training to business partners and functional teams.

    • Drive alignment across stakeholders to resolve technical accounting issues and support timely decision-making.

    • Mentor and provide review support to junior accounting team members.


    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

    • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including strong technical accounting and revenue recognition experience.

    • Active CPA required.

    • Strong knowledge of ASC 606, U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

    • Solid general ledger foundation and understanding of end-to-end accounting processes.

    • Experience researching complex accounting topics and documenting conclusions.

    • Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

    • Ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, IT, Product, Sales, and Marketing.

    • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to non-accounting partners.

    • Prior management, mentoring, or team leadership experience preferred, including experience leading without direct reports.

    • Public accounting or internal audit experience is a plus.

    • Familiarity with Oracle R12, BlackLine, Siebel/BRM, Business Objects, or comparable financial systems is preferred.


    By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

    EEO Notice

    Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

    Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

    HR@vaco.com

    .

    Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

    Representation Notice

    By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

    For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

    Privacy Notice

    Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

    • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
    • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
    • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
    • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
    • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

    Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

    Pay Transparency Notice

    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

    • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
    • licensure and certification requirements;
    • office location and other geographic considerations;
    • other business and organizational needs.

    With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMenlo Park, NY
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded2002
    Websitehttp://www.vaco.com/

    About Company

    Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

    Skills

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