Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

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Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k) s, expert HR, and team management tools. Gusto has offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, serving more than 400,000 businesses nationwide. Our mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life, and we’re committed to a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

As the Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting, you will be a key leader within the Revenue Accounting team. You will drive how new products and services are brought to life within our revenue accounting ecosystem. This includes leading the operationalization of these offerings and assessing accounting impacts early in the process. This role requires a strong understanding of revenue accounting principles, excellent project management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with product, sales, legal, and technology teams.

You will be a strong and empowering people manager who can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you will often be building processes from ambiguity. You will also help explore and leverage AI to enhance our revenue accounting processes.

Our Revenue Accounting team is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely recognition of revenue in accordance with relevant accounting standards. We are a collaborative and forward-thinking group focused on continuous improvement and leveraging technology and AI to streamline close processes. As we grow and introduce new products and services, this role will be critical in shaping our revenue recognition practices and operating those offerings.

• Build scalable accounting processes to support growth in revenue.
• Oversee month-end close activities related to revenue recognition.
• Evaluate the accounting implications of new products early, identify key accounting and operational risks, and trigger involvement with technical accounting as needed.
• Lead revenue accounting efforts for the integration of new products and services, ensuring accurate and compliant revenue recognition, including operationalization and month-end close procedures.
• Develop and maintain revenue recognition policies and procedures for new products and systems.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, sales, and legal teams to understand new product offerings and their revenue implications.
• Partner with technology and engineering to ensure data integrity and seamless flow of information between our billing system, revenue recognition system, and ERP.
• Drive and manage revenue-related projects aimed at improving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance through the use of AI and automation tools.
• Manage interactions with external auditors for revenue accounting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting and quote-to-cash processes, with a strong understanding of ASC 606.
• Managerial experience is required.
• Experience in a public company environment with a focus on automation and systems.
• Proven experience leading revenue accounting efforts for new products.
• Strong understanding of the full quote-to-cash lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented, highly motivated self-starter with a proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.
• Experience working with Net Suite and Revenue Recognition systems is a plus.

Our cash compensation for this role is $168,085/year to $207,305/year for San Francisco and New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience, and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees based in those locations are expected to work from the office on designated days, typically 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose office is in Scottsdale.

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The San Francisco office expectations include the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas. When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required.

Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual…