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Billing Operations Lead

PerplexitySan FranciscoFinance
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Salary
$140K – $185K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 7+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Billing Operations Lead role at Perplexity in San Francisco involves managing the enterprise billing lifecycle within the finance and accounting team to support business growth. This position suits an experienced finance professional with a background in order-to-cash operations and systems management who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

Perplexity seeks a billing operations manager to handle enterprise billing tasks as the company scales its enterprise offerings. The position requires close collaboration with internal departments such as Enterprise Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, and Customer Success to ensure accurate invoicing and robust financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee enterprise and reseller billing operations, including subscription setup, recurring invoices, renewals, amendments, and cancellations based on executed agreements.
Collaborate with Enterprise Sales and Deal Desk to review nonstandard billing terms prior to contract execution and assess operational feasibility.
Configure billing schedules for complex arrangements like seat changes, tiered discounting, prorations, co-terminations, prepaid credits, and usage billed in arrears.
Act as the main contact for billing inquiries from customers and internal teams, resolving discrepancies and handling approved credits or rebills.
Perform monthly reconciliations of contract, subscription, and usage data while supporting month-end close and audits.
Identify and resolve system integration failures within the billing infrastructure.
Partner with Customer Success and Sales on renewals and expansions by preparing billing analyses and calculating true-ups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or Accounting.
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in billing operations, order management, revenue operations, or related finance roles, featuring enterprise SaaS or subscription billing ownership.
Strong expertise in interpreting complex agreements into accurate billing schedules and invoices.
Practical experience using NetSuite, Salesforce, tax engines, and subscription billing platforms.
Knowledge of accounting fundamentals such as accounts receivable, deferred revenue, and ASC 606 revenue-recognition.
Strong multitasking, prioritization, and communication skills.

Skills and Tools

NetSuite
Salesforce
Tax engines
Subscription and usage-based billing platforms
ASC 606 revenue recognition
Accounts receivable and deferred revenue management

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $140K to $185K
Equity offerings included

About the Company

Perplexity operates in the technology sector, expanding its enterprise business and building out internal finance, accounting, and operations structures.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Perplexity careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Billing Operations Lead position?

The salary ranges from $140K to $185K and includes equity offerings.

Where is this job located?

The position is located in San Francisco.

What educational background is required?

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or Accounting is required.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 7 or more years of experience in billing operations, order management, order-to-cash, revenue operations, or a related finance function.

What systems and tools will I need to use?

The role requires hands-on experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, tax engines, and subscription or usage-based billing platforms.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Perplexity careers page.

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