Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harness is the AI Software Delivery Platform company, seeking a technically strong and operationally sharp Revenue Accounting Lead. This role will manage the revenue close process, ensure compliance with ASC 606, and drive process optimization while collaborating with various cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute the monthly revenue close process, including contracts review, SSP analysis, contract modifications, multi-element arrangement accounting, and revenue disclosure under ASC 606
- Prepare and review revenue journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses with clear audit trails
- Partner with DealOps on contract review to assess revenue recognition implications prior to execution
- Maintain and enforce a strong internal controls environment over revenue — document SOX-ready policies, procedures, and control narratives
- Lead coordination with external auditors for quarterly reviews and year-end audits; own PBC schedules and audit support for all revenue-related requests
- Monitor and interpret new accounting guidance (FASB, SEC) and assess impact on revenue policies
- Identify and drive improvements to the revenue close process and routine tasks — reduce cycle time, eliminate manual work, and build scalable workflows
- Own revenue system integrity; work with Business System to ensure contracts and revenue data flows accurately into the GL (NetSuite or equivalent)
- Build and maintain automated revenue schedules, reporting templates, and exception monitoring tools (Excel / Gsheets), ideally utilizing AI tools (Claude)
- Prepare accurate, executive-ready revenue reporting packages and variance analyses for finance management
- Act as a trusted business partner to DealOps, Business System, FP&A, Legal, and Product
- Mentor and develop junior team members; set clear standards for work quality and documentation
Skills
- 4-6+ years of progressive revenue accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of ASC 606 in a SaaS or software environment
- Experience in both private and public companies (or public-ready / Big 4-audited) settings — you understand the difference in rigor and documentation standards
- Hands-on expertise with month-end close ownership and audit process, not just participation
- Strong working knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit coordination
- Proven track record of managing multiple competing deliverables and ruthlessly prioritizing focus in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, or comparable ERP/CRM systems
- CPA license plus (active or inactive)
- You identify root causes, not just symptoms — when a number looks off, you dig until you find why
- You can translate complex technical accounting conclusions into plain-language memos and policy documents that non-accountants can act on
- You proactively surface revenue risks and quantify their impact before they become audit findings
- You don't accept 'that's how we've always done it' — you look for leverage through automation, standardization, and better data flows
- You have built or meaningfully improved a revenue close process: documented the steps, found the bottlenecks, and shipped the fix
- You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment
- Big 4 public accounting background with technology sector clients
- Experience through an IPO, M&A transaction, or significant systems implementation
- Familiarity with revenue automation tools (Zuora Revenue, RevPro, or NetSuite ARM)
- Exposure to usage-based / consumption based models
- Savvy on AI tools to build automated workflows
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Flexible work schedule
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events
- Monthly internet reimbursement
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