Revenue Accounting Manager
About this role
Managing the full revenue accounting close cycle involves leading monthly activities, evaluating non-standard customer arrangements under ASC 606, and preparing financial reporting deliverables. Databricks is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to join the team in Mountain View or San Francisco as an individual contributor with cross-functional influence. The team operates in an evolving environment shaped by new SKUs, shifting go-to-market motions, and system migrations, requiring someone who can dig into the details and drive process improvements.
The person in this role will handle subledger-to-GL reconciliations, execute SOX controls, and partner with Engineering and Finance Data Services to define system requirements and lead UAT. Candidates who thrive in ambiguity, possess a builder's mindset, and enjoy leveraging AI tools and large language models for contract analysis and process automation will find success here.
What you will do
- Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, including usage reviews, journal entries, flux analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Evaluate complex customer contracts and apply ASC 606 principles to document accounting conclusions.
- Perform subledger-to-GL reconciliations for deferred revenue, contract assets, and unbilled accounts receivable.
- Define business requirements, lead user acceptance testing, and collaborate with engineering teams on system solutions.
- Execute and improve SOX controls while preparing workpapers and supporting external audits.
- Utilize AI tools and large language models to accelerate contract analysis, reconciliations, and data reviews.
What you need
- Hold a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance along with a CPA or equivalent professional certification.
- Bring 10 or more years of combined experience in public accounting, corporate revenue accounting, or quote-to-cash operations.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of ASC 606 and complex revenue recognition principles for non-standard arrangements.
- Possess operational accounting experience at a rapidly growing company with quote-to-cash processes.
- Exhibit advanced Excel skills and experience using professional AI tools, copilots, or scripting assistants.
- Show a proven ability to operate independently, manage multiple workstreams, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Experience with usage-based SaaS and subscription revenue arrangements
- Database and SQL experience for querying data and generating reports
- Track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing automation solutions
- Experience supporting financial statement disclosures and external reporting requirements
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this position?
The pay range for this role is $144,700 to $199,000 USD for Zone 1 locations. Actual compensation packages are based on job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, and work location.
Where is the role located?
This position is located in Mountain View, California, or San Francisco, California. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the globe.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates need 10 or more years of combined experience in public accounting, corporate revenue accounting, quote-to-cash, or related financial operations. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA or equivalent certification are also required.
What tools and technologies will I use?
The role involves using advanced Excel, databases and SQL for querying data, and AI tools such as large language models and copilots to accelerate contract analysis, memo preparation, and process improvements.