Industry: Information Technology & Services, Computer Software, Biotechnology, Biopharma, Pharmaceuticals
Employment Type: Full-time
Job function(s): Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Audit
Location: Remote, flexible

Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Revenue Accountant to oversee revenue recognition and related accounting operations in a SaaS environment. The ideal candidate will play a key part in ensuring compliance with ASC 606 standards, managing subscription-based revenue, and supporting the financial close. The role requires an individual with a strong understanding of SaaS revenue models, subscription-based revenue recognition, and related financial reporting requirements.

About you:
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter who is excited about the opportunity to work for a well-funded Life Sciences SaaS company at a unique inflection of growth and with a rapidly growing customer base. You should be ambitious, energetic, comfortable thinking on your feet and excited to work in a high-performance setting. Most importantly, you should be excited about being part of a dynamic Finance team focused on driving technical excellence while continuing to improve automation and efficiency.

About the role:

Lead the revenue recognition process for SaaS contracts, ensuring compliance with ASC 606.
Review contracts to determine proper revenue treatment for subscriptions, renewals, and varying revenue types.
Ensure proper allocation of revenue between multiple performance obligations in contracts.
Monitor monthly/quarterly revenue recognition schedules, ensuring timely and accurate recognition.
Continuously improve revenue processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data flow between CRM, ERP, and revenue recognition systems.
Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes.
Engage in daily accounting tasks, including bill payments and cash application.
Assist in quarterly and annual audits, preparing schedules and documentation for auditors.
Ad hoc projects as requested.
This candidate will join a growing team and reports directly to the Corporate Controller.

Team & Candidate Fit:

Can tell stories with the data, presenting a clear picture for management
Is driven to stream-line processes to make tasks simpler

Specific qualifications & requirements:

CPA certification required
5+ years of experience in revenue accounting, with at least 3 years of experience in SaaS or subscription-based business models.
Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
Familiarity with Sage Intacct is strongly preferred, experience with Salesforce is desirable
Strong technical skill set including experience with enterprise ERP systems
Strong analytical abilities
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication and organizational capabilities
Demonstrated ability to present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
A self-starter with the ability to thrive in a quick adapting and high-growth environment

The US-based salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-$130,000. Our salary ranges are determined by the role and seniority level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay can be determined by additional factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US-based postings reflect the base salary only. Incentive compensation and health, dental and vision benefits are also offered for all US-based roles.

Ready to join us?
Science Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

About Science Exchange:
Science Exchange is the first procurement and supplier orchestration cloud software platform for life sciences companies. The platform digitizes and streamlines complex procurement workflows spanning the entire purchasing lifecycle, from vendor and product discovery through purchasing and payment. Many of the world’s top pharma and biotech organizations rely on Science Exchange to help accelerate their research, automate manual processes, and advance their programs faster. For additional information on Science Exchange, please visit www.scienceexchange.com.

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