Lead Technical Revenue Accountant

3 Months ago • 5-6 Years • Account Management • $100,000 PA - $150,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Lead Technical Revenue Accountant at GoFundMe will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of revenue recognition. This involves leading journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and implementing revenue recognition policies compliant with ASC 606. The role requires collaboration with various teams (FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Product) to design, implement, and test revenue recognition systems and enhancements within the ERP. Responsibilities include researching complex contractual arrangements, providing technical guidance on new business models, and tracking revenue-related contracts. The ideal candidate will have 5-6+ years of accounting experience (Big 4 and industry experience preferred), a CPA (or equivalent), strong technical accounting skills, and expertise in US GAAP and ASC 606. They should be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at working in a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • 5-6+ years accounting experience (Big 4 & industry)
  • CPA or equivalent
  • US GAAP & ASC 606 expertise
  • Expert Excel & SQL skills
  • Lead revenue recognition projects
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
Good to have:
  • Experience with payment processor data
  • Experience with database and SQL
Perks:
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health resources
  • Growth opportunities
  • Community engagement

Job Details

Want to help us, help others? We’re hiring! 

GoFundMe is a global community of over 150 million people who come together every day with the common purpose of helping one another. Our mission is to help people help each other through our best in class technology. In 2022, GoFundMe joined together with Classy, a leading nonprofit fundraising software company that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about. Together, we have empowered people and organizations to raise more than $30 billion since 2010. Our vision is to become the most helpful place in the world.

Join us! The GoFundMe team is searching for our next Lead Technical Revenue Accountant! Our Lead Technical Revenue Accountant reports to the Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of revenue recognition, leading cross-functional collaboration to manage the complexities of the revenue process, and proactively addressing challenges to maintain compliance with accounting standards. This role will be instrumental in supporting timely and accurate financial reporting and fostering continuous improvements to enable the successful execution of scalable, high-impact business initiatives.

The Job…

  • Lead and influence the preparation and review of revenue-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules during month-end and quarter-end close cycles.
  • Research, document, and implement revenue recognition policies, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and addressing complex contractual arrangements.
  • Provide technical guidance on new business models and product launches, assessing revenue implications and aligning them with accounting standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to drive the design, implementation and testing of new revenue recognition systems, enhancements, and integrations with ERP systems.
  • Track and review revenue related contracts to ensure revenue implications are documented and in compliance with the company’s revenue policy.
  • Engage and align multiple business partners such as FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Product in the development of standard operating procedures as they impact the revenue process and top line results and proactively ensure that all revenue impacting activities are thoroughly assessed for accuracy and compliance.
  • Lead strategic revenue accounting projects and other process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Assist in ad-hoc analyses and projects for the revenue, finance, accounting and tax teams.

You…

  • 5-6+ years experience in accounting with a Big 4 firm combined with industry experience at a large scale company.
  • B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline.
  • CPA certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in ledger reconciliation, particularly involving data from payment processors is a plus. 
  • Breadth of experience in US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance.
  • Experience in researching, documenting, and effectively communicating technical accounting matters under ASC 606. 
  • Expert Excel knowledge is required. 
  • Experience working with databases and SQL across standard commercial databases or demonstrated ability to learn these systems is required.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment to proactively drive results - quick to learn and adjust accordingly.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment.
  • Ability to work meticulously and maintain a high level of accuracy.
  • Strong interpersonal and team building skills - ability to work with a diverse team and impart change across functional and business boundaries.
  • Enjoy a fast-paced ever-changing environment where contributions make an immediate difference.
  • Ability to design, lead and implement internal controls and best practices.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Why you’ll love it here...

  • Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
  • Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
  • Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, and commuting, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
  • Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
  • Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
  • Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.

We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing diversity, equity, and inclusion training to all employees, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The total annual salary for this full-time position is $100,000-$150,000 + equity + benefits.  As this is a remote position, the salary range was determined by role, level, and possible location across the US. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range based on your location during the hiring process. 


If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@gofundme.com.

Dedication to Diversity 

GoFundMe and Classy are committed to leveraging Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging to cultivate a culture that embraces and supports the unique identities, experiences, and perspectives of our people and customers.

Our diversity recruiting priority is recognized under our first DEIB Driver: Opportunity Foster Diversity - we identify, recruit, and invest in top talent- ensure our people reflect the unique identities, experiences, and perspectives of the communities we serve and are all given the chance to grow.

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Learn more about GoFundMe:

We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org, an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community, while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ‘24 annual report.

Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.

For recent company news and announcements, visit our Newsroom.

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