Lead Revenue Recognition Accountant at New Relic

<div class="content-intro"><p>We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us!</p></div><p data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">Your Opportunity</strong></p> <p data-path-to-node="3">Are you looking for a high-impact finance role that offers true flexibility? We are seeking a Lead Revenue Accountant to join our team in a&nbsp;<strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="158">fully remote capacity</strong>. In this pivotal role, you won’t just be managing spreadsheets; you will be a key partner to our Revenue Accounting Senior Manager, helping to shape and build our revenue processes from the ground up. This is your chance to apply your technical mastery in a fast-paced, modern environment where your contributions directly influence our financial reporting and growth. If you thrive on autonomy and want to skip the commute to focus on meaningful work, this is the role for you.</p> <p data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Lead the Process:</strong> Take full ownership of the revenue-related month-end close, ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, timely, and transparent.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Consultation:</strong> Review customer contracts and non-standard terms to determine the correct revenue treatment, providing clear and concise accounting documentation.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Financial Integrity:</strong> Prepare and reconcile essential revenue schedules, including deferred revenue and contract assets/liabilities, maintaining a high standard of precision.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Process Innovation:</strong> Drive continuous improvement by streamlining our Order-to-Cash processes and supporting vital SOX audit controls.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strategic Collaboration:</strong> Act as a subject matter expert on special projects and ad-hoc requests, providing the revenue accounting insights needed for senior management to make informed decisions.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="6"><strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">This Role Requires:</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="7"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Solid Foundation:</strong> A strong background in accounting, likely gained through a combination of Big 4 audit/advisory and US public company experience.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">ASC 606 Expertise:</strong> Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP and the ASC 606 framework, specifically within a SOX-controlled environment.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Operational Agility:</strong> The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while working independently in a remote setting.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Clear Communication:</strong> A talent for explaining complex accounting conclusions to stakeholders across the business.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="8"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">Bonus Points:</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="9"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Industry Experience:</strong> Previous experience navigating SaaS or consumption-based revenue models.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Toolkit:</strong> Familiarity with NetSuite, Zuora, or Salesforce CPQ.</p> </li> </ul> <p><em><br></em>Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.</p> <p>#LI-<em data-stringify-type="italic">KM</em>&nbsp;#LI-<em data-stringify-type="italic">Remote</em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The pay range below represents a reasonable estimate of the salary for the listed position. This role is eligible for a corporate bonus plan. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related factors such as an applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience.</p> <p>New Relic provides a variety of benefits for this role, including healthcare, dental, vision, parental leave and planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, flex time-off, 11 paid holidays, volunteer time-off, and other competitive benefits designed to improve the lives of our employees.</p></div><div class="title">Estimated Base Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$118,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$148,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Fostering a diverse, welcoming and inclusive environment is important to us. We work hard to make everyone feel comfortable bringing their best, most authentic selves to work every day. We celebrate our talented Relics’ different backgrounds and abilities, and recognize the different paths they took to reach us – including nontraditional ones. Their experiences and perspectives inspire us to make our products and company the best they can be. We’re looking for people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or recruiting process, please reach out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.</p> <p>We believe in empowering all Relics to achieve professional and business success through a flexible workforce model. 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