What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting position at Weave?
As the Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting, you will play a critical role in leading and managing all aspects of revenue accounting, inclusive of billings and collections, commissions, and partnerships. You will ensure that our revenue recognition policies align with both U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards and develop scalable revenue accounting processes as our business continues to expand. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence and drive key accounting policies and reporting processes within a fast-growing, tech-forward company. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, Product, and Sales, to support strategic initiatives and ensure the accuracy and integrity of revenue reporting.
The ideal candidate for the Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting role will have a blend of technical expertise in revenue recognition with a strategic, big-picture mindset. They are proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. As an effective leader, they possess excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners. This individual will have a demonstrated history of building scalable accounting processes, balancing compliance with innovation, and delivering clear, actionable insights that drive business growth.
- This position will be onsite at our Lehi, UT HQ
- Reports to: VP Corporate Controller
What You Will Own
- Lead, develop, and manage the Revenue Accounting team, overseeing the end-to-end revenue recognition process in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Collaborate with product and business teams on new offerings, ensuring revenue recognition policies and processes align with company goals and regulatory requirements.
- Drive the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for revenue, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition, account reconciliations, and reporting.
- Oversee financial reporting and disclosures related to revenue, working closely with the external and internal auditors to manage the audit processes effectively.
- Analyze accounts receivable data, identifying trends, generating comprehensive reports to monitor cash flow and identify potential risks.
- Develop and implement effective collection strategies, including contacting delinquent customers and managing escalated accounts.
- Drive cross-functional projects; identify and document the impact of new products, programs, or system changes on existing accounting policies and processes.
- Lead the design, implementation, and execution of key revenue controls.
- Provide actionable insights to support key business initiatives by analyzing revenue trends, pricing, forecasts, and other financial metrics.
- Partner with the FP&A and Revenue Operations teams to provide revenue data for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Act as the primary point of contact for revenue accounting-related inquiries across the organization.
- Lead special projects, including transforming the revenue close process.
- Assist with merger and acquisition integration activities.
What You Will Need to Accomplish the Job
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
- 7 years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, 3 years in a formal people management role, with a background in SaaS offerings highly preferred.
- Public company experience subject to SOX 404(b) requirements
- Extensive knowledge of revenue recognition principles, particularly ASC 606, and proven experience implementing revenue accounting policies.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing, mentoring, and building high-performing accounting teams.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels, translating complex accounting issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
What Will Make Us Love You
- Experience with expanding multinational operations.
- Strong Salesforce, Intacct and/or NetSuite experience.
- Proven ability to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Strong leadership or mentoring capabilities.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing regulations and industry trends.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI)
