Manager, Revenue Accounting

Are you a strong leader who, through your actions, prioritizes the continuous development of teams? Are you versed in the nuances of Revenue Accounting? Are you looking for a dynamic technology environment where new initiatives and consistent learning define daily life? If so, the Manager, Revenue Accounting role at Pendo may be for you.

This role will partner closely with customers, Deal desk, Order Management, Billing, AR, Revenue accounting, and Commissions functional leaders to ensure accuracy and compliance across the full revenue lifecycle.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage global revenue accounting and billing functions
• Serve as an accounting subject matter expert on technical revenue recognition matters with expertise in  ASC 606
• Research revenue accounting standards and document our approach to any new GAAP requirements
• Lead the revenue accounting close process including ensuring that close timelines are communicated and kept on schedule
• Evaluate revenue contracts to ensure alignment with company policies and GAAP principles. 
• Manage the company’s accounting policies and procedures related to revenue accounting
• Manage consolidated and statutory audits globally and liaising with external auditors
• Document and support effective internal controls over financial reporting consistent with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
• Oversee the accounting for sales commissions consistent with ASC 606
• Seek ways to improve processes and collaborate with the systems team to consistently seek opportunities for automation and efficiency
• Work directly with customers, sales, legal and other departments to consistently deliver superior customer service as well as to support company initiatives
• Provide general accounting expertise, training, supervision and technical resource for staff members
• Proactively identify ways to shorten financial close timelines while maintaining quality work output and delivering high quality service to internal and external stakeholders 
• Complete ad hoc reporting and additional project requests as assigned or necessary

Skills/Experiences you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field
• 5 years of accounting experience including in a publicly traded environment
• Experience supporting SEC reporting including assisting with drafting footnote disclosures
• 3 years managing in fast paced SaaS environment
• Expertise in US GAAP revenue recognition and reporting rules required, specifically ASC 606 (including business combinations, revenue recognition, commissions capitalization etc.)
• Experience with design and execution on SOX controls
• Positive attitude and ability to collaborate cross-functionally and across geographies and work in a high growth, rapidly changing environment
• Passionate about motivating people, developing talent and building high performing teams

Skills/Experiences that will give you an edge:

• Public Accounting experience
• Salesforce experience

Pendo Description:

Pendo was founded in 2013 by former product managers, who combined their heads and hearts to build something they wanted but never had as product managers -- a simple way to understand and attack what truly drives product success.  Our mission is to improve society's experience with software.

Come join one of the fastest-growing startups, supported by best-in-class institutions like Battery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Spark Capital and Meritech. You will gain experience in a diverse and exciting set of technologies and clients and have a real impact on Pendo's future. Our culture is passionate, dynamic, and fun.

EEOC

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams where everyone brings their whole self to Pendo is key to our success. We welcome all people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

Accessibility

Pendo is committed to working with, and providing access and reasonable accommodation to, applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you think you may require accommodation(s) for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to: accommodation@pendo.io. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.

Compensation 

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide.

The expected salary range for this role to be performed in: Raleigh, NC - $105,000 - $140,000 annually

Individual pay rate decisions, including offers made within and over the expected salary range, are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.