Director, Revenue Accounting Operations

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.About the Role:The Director, Revenue Accounting Operations plays a key leadership role in Confluent’s revenue recognition and order to cash process. You will lead the Revenue Accounting Operations team and will partner with Sales Ops, FP&A, Technical Revenue, Accounts Receivable, as well as many other cross-functional business partners. In this role, you will ensure the timeliness and accuracy of our revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606, ASC 340, our internal accounting policies, and SEC reporting deadlines. You will achieve this by developing and mentoring both the US Corporate revenue operations team and the Shared Services team in India. You will champion our SOX controls and drive scalable process improvements. You will also be involved in the operationalization of new revenue products and policies.The ideal candidate is an experienced CPA with at least 12 years of progressively responsible experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm and a publicly traded, high-tech organization with a minimum of 7 years in revenue specific roles. You should have experience from a global, growing software company that has on-premise software revenue and SaaS.What You Will Do:Own and lead the global revenue close and reporting process, including the review of key controls, reconciliations, and other various forecast and reporting deliverablesPropose and lead through to completion significant process improvements, including automations and system implementationsPlay a critical role, in collaboration with FP&A and other teams, in the Company’s quarterly revenue forecasting processDevelop and train a growing Revenue Accounting Operations Team, across both US and India teams. Execute on a clear roadmap of workload allocation between global teams, maximizing efficiency and decreasing riskReview and provide thought leadership on revenue accounting policies and processes to maximize revenue results and team productivityManage clean execution of internal controls and continue a focus on improving SOX coverageAct as a subject matter expert in accounting for usage-based SaaS contracts, on-premise term licenses, related professional services and educationPartner with the Accounts Receivable team, obtain a deep understanding of billing processes and associated revenue recognition impacts downstreamWhat You Will Bring:BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related fieldCPA certification or equivalent practical experience12 years of progressively responsible experience at either a Big 4 public accounting firm or a global, publicly traded high-tech organization with a minimum of 7 years in a revenue roleExperience in a leadership role in revenue accounting operations at a publicly-traded companyStrong knowledge of US GAAP, primarily revenue recognition (ASC 606) as it applies to on-premise software revenue and SaaSExperience with revenue system or ERP implementations or significant enhancement projectsAttention to detail and experience multitasking and prioritizing to deliver impact in a fast-paced environmentStrong analytical and problem resolution skills, including the ability to research accounting literature and simplify complex situationsExcellent interpersonal skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels at the companyStrong Excel skillsExperience using Netsuite, Netsuite ARM, and/or other revenue accounting systemsUsage-based SaaS contract experience a strong plusReady to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.Come As You AreBelonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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