Technical Revenue Accounting Manager

Scale is looking for a Technical Revenue Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will ensure revenue is recorded accurately and on time, support the monthly close, and review contracts both during negotiation and after signature. You will also work on new accounting standards and complex transactions, with room to keep building your technical skills. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated team player with strong U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 expertise, a passion for delivering quality results, and a track record of turning technical research into practical solutions. You will: Own revenue recognition: Ensure revenue is booked correctly and on time, and that the company remains compliant with ASC 606 Contract review: Review standard and non-standard contracts, during negotiation and after signature, to determine the appropriate revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP Month-end close: Assist with monthly close activities, including journal entry preparation and review and key account reconciliations Technical accounting: Analyze and operationalize complex transactions under U.S. GAAP including revenue, cost to fulfill, and commissions Policies and standards: Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company, and help draft and maintain the accounting policy library Partner cross-functionally: Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and business stakeholders on revenue metrics, flux analysis, forecasts, and projections (e.g., develop the internally developed software policy with Engineering, analyze commission plans with Sales Ops and Strategy) Drive process improvement: Identify and implement process improvements that keep pace with our growth and scale with the business External audit: Work with external auditors on revenue and technical accounting matters Ideally you'd have: 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, or a combination of public accounting and private industry; Big 4 experience preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA license required Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606, including review of non-standard contracts Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to convert technical research and interpretation into a practical solution Ability to prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced environment Excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail Ability to work in a team and collaborate across different business units Self-starter with a strong interest in learning Nice to haves: Experience working in a high-growth startup and public company environments Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend. The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of San Francisco is: $133,600 — $167,000 USD PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants. About Us: At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications. 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