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Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? Thats the power of data in motion in actiongiving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business. At Confluent, were building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.

Were looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluents enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we growwhether youre just starting out in your career or managing a large team, youll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact.

About the Role:

The Manager, Revenue Accounting plays a key leadership role in Confluents revenue recognition and order to cash process. You will present revenue results to leaders in Accounting and FP&A and partner with Sales Ops, Technical Revenue, Cloud Product Management and Engineering, Accounting Transformation, Accounts Receivable, FP&A, as well as many other cross-functional business partners. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy of our revenue recognition and related accounting, in compliance with ASC 606, ASC 340 and our internal accounting policies. You will also regularly contribute to process improvements and system implementations which will propel the evolution of Revenue Accounting and adjoining functions as Confluent scales for continued growth.

The ideal candidate is an experienced CPA with at least 6 years of progressively responsible experience at either a Big 4 public accounting firm or a publicly traded, high-tech organization with a minimum of 4 years in revenue specific roles. You should have experience from a global, growing software company that has on-premise software revenue and SaaS, preferably usage-based SaaS.

What You Will Do:

  • Manage and lead the US global revenue close and reporting process, including the review of key controls, reconciliations, and other various forecast and reporting deliverables
  • Propose significant process improvements, including automations and system enhancements
  • Lead the Companys quarterly revenue forecasting process, in partnership with FP&A team members
  • Analyze new product, service and go to market strategies for their accounting results and develop methods of automating the accounting for those sales
  • Ensure the Companys revenue recognition accounting results are accurate and in compliance with ASC 606 and our internal accounting policies
  • Mentor, train and develop the US Revenue Accounting Team
  • Collaborate with the Shared Services Revenue Accounting team to ensure the two teams work as one unit for monthly closes and reporting
  • Perform SOX internal control reviews and ensure SOX requirements are met for relevant areas
  • Act as a subject matter expert in accounting for usage-based SaaS contracts, on-premise term licenses, related professional services and education

What You Will Bring:

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • CPA certification or equivalent practical experience
  • 6 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 4 years revenue roles
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, primarily revenue recognition (ASC 606) as it applies to on-premise software revenue and SaaS, preferably usage-based SaaS
  • Experience with system enhancement projects
  • Attention to detail and experience multitasking and prioritizing to deliver impact in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical and problem resolution skills, including the ability to simplify complex situations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels at the company
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Experience using Netsuite and Netsuite ARM preferred, experience with other revenue accounting systems also desired

Come As You Are

At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of 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 applicable law.

At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including work history, education, professional experience, and location. This position has an annual estimated salary of $122,130 - $140,400, an annual bonus, and a competitive equity package. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits click HERE.

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