Manager, Revenue Accounting (R5543)

The role

This role manages the full revenue recognition process under ASC 606, from contract review through monthly close. It also covers revenue analysis, controls, audit support and cross-functional work with Revenue Operations, Billing, FP&A, Sales and Legal.

What you will do

• Own and evolve ASC 606 revenue policies, including SSP analyses and allocations.
• Serve as subject matter expert on ASC 606 across the organization.
• Lead the monthly revenue close, including deferred revenue, unbilled revenue, contract assets and liabilities, and reconciliations.
• Review revenue results and trends and explain them to Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Oversee revenue-related journal entries, accruals, adjustments and reconciliations.
• Partner with Revenue Operations, Billing, Accounts Receivable, FP&A, Sales and Legal on the revenue lifecycle.
• Establish revenue accounting processes, procedures and controls that scale with growth.
• Identify and lead automation and system improvements with Finance Systems and Revenue Operations.
• Develop revenue controls and documentation for internal control and SOX readiness.
• Support internal and external audits, including schedules, documentation and technical accounting responses.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience across public and private accounting, with a strong focus on technical revenue accounting under ASC 606/IFRS 15.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of general accounting concepts and ASC 606.
• Deep understanding of order-to-cash (OTC) processes.
• Experience with revenue recognition and OTC systems (e.g., Salesforce) or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance protocols.
• Experience with high-growth companies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and balance technical rigor with operational practicality.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• CPA.
• Big 4 experience.
• Experience in the Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS) industry.

Benefits

• Bonus.
• Benefits.
• Equity (for full-time regular employees).
• Temporary benefits package, applicable after 60 days of employment (for temporary employees).

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check.
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.