Revenue Accounting Lead

DigitalOcean

. Own technical revenue accounting for complex and non-standard arrangements across customers, strategic partnerships, and marketplaces .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical revenue accounting, particularly in ASC 606 assessments and complex contract evaluations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement scalable processes and controls in a technology-driven environment.

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ASC 606 ExpertiseRevenue Accounting ExperienceStakeholder PartnershipBilling and ERP SystemsProcess Automation

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Hard Skills

Revenue RecognitionContract ModificationsVariable ConsiderationData AnalysisFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsRecurring Accounting ProceduresOperational ExecutionComplex Contract EvaluationAutomation Design

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem-SolvingOwnershipInfluencing StakeholdersNavigating Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

OracleNetSuiteRMCSERP PlatformsAI-Enabled Improvements

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

SaaSCloudInfrastructureTechnology BusinessUsage-Based Arrangements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own technical revenue accounting for complex and non-standard arrangements across customers, strategic partnerships, and marketplaces
Perform ASC 606 assessments of pricing, variable consideration, contract modifications, and evolving commercial terms
Partner with Sales, Partnerships, Legal, Product, and Finance before deals and initiatives are finalized
Provide practical accounting guidance and help shape commercial structures
Lead operationalization of new arrangements and monetization models across billing, revenue recognition, reporting, data, and controls
Drive cross-functional implementation where existing systems do not natively support terms
Own ongoing accounting for assigned complex arrangements, including recurring calculations, estimates, amendments, issue resolution, close, and financial reporting
Support revenue close, reporting, reconciliations, disclosures, internal controls, workpapers, and external audit matters
Develop and lead process, system, automation, and AI-enabled improvements
Improve scalability, controls, efficiency, and reduce manual effort and operational risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA preferred
6+ years of progressive revenue accounting experience
Experience ideally within SaaS, cloud, AI, infrastructure, or another technology business with complex usage-based and enterprise arrangements
Strong technical knowledge of ASC 606
Ability to independently evaluate complex and non-standard contracts, including modifications, variable consideration, and evolving pricing or commercial structures
Experience partnering with and influencing stakeholders across Sales, Partnerships, Legal, Product, Billing, Engineering, and Finance
Experience translating technical accounting conclusions into operational execution, including scalable processes, controls, system requirements, and recurring accounting procedures
Experience with billing, order-to-cash, ERP/revenue platforms such as Oracle, NetSuite, or RMCS
Experience with data analysis, automation, and control design
Strong ownership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, articulate technical conclusions, lead cross-functional initiatives, and escalate high-risk matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
Employee Assistance Program
Local Employee Meetups
Flexible time off policy
Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
Equity compensation, including equity grants upon hire
Option to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Program