Lead Revenue Accountant

Lead Revenue Accountant (Manager Level)

Hybrid - 3 days onsite | North County San Diego

Compensation: $125K-$145K + 20% Bonus + Equity

Vaco is partnering with a large, publicly traded technology/fintech company with multi‑billion‑dollar annual revenue. This opening is due to an internal promotion and team growth, and sits within a high‑visibility group that supports multiple business units and product lines.

Although this is an individual contributor role, it operates at a manager level, with dotted‑line oversight, technical leadership, and significant cross‑functional influence.

• Lead technical revenue accounting activities, including reviewing complex contracts, identifying performance obligations, and ensuring compliance with ASC 606
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• Manage monthly and quarterly revenue close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and in‑depth analytical reviews.
• Own revenue‑related internal controls, assess risks, and help design and strengthen end‑to‑end revenue processes.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and white papers, and partner with external auditors to explain revenue positions.
• Work cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Legal, Product, Billing, and FP&A on new offerings, pricing changes, and operational impacts to revenue.
• Communicate revenue impacts clearly to non‑accounting partners and influence business decisions with a balanced technical and operational perspective.
• Support system improvements, revenue tool enhancements, and process optimization as the company scales.
• Serve as a subject matter expert within the revenue organization and a trusted partner to leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ~7+ years post‑grad experience (public accounting, technical accounting, and/or revenue).
• Strong technical accounting foundation; revenue experience preferred but general technical accounting acceptable with ASC 606 exposure.
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, including working comfortably with non‑accounting teams and confidently pushing back when needed.
• Experience writing technical memos/white papers and supporting audits.
• Understanding of deadlines, controls, risks, and operational process flows.
• CPA preferred; if not public accounting, must have strong technical accounting experience.

• Reports to a Group Manager of Revenue Recognition
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• Works within a collaborative revenue organization that includes VP, senior managers, and other lead‑level peers.
• High cross‑functional visibility.

• Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite in North County San Diego (flexible start times).

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing

• Office Administration