Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

About the Role

As a leader in revenue accounting, you will be responsible for driving process improvements, system automation, and team enablement across quote-to-cash workflows. Your technical accounting expertise and operational problem-solving skills will be essential in evaluating the revenue impact of new offerings, improving system integrations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

What You Will Do

• Identify bottlenecks, manual work, and automation opportunities across quote-to-cash, revenue recognition, deferred commissions, and the financial close process.
• Develop standardized policies, procedures, and playbooks that support consistent execution across revenue and deferred commissions accounting.
• Drive adoption of new workflows and tools by partnering with the broader revenue team and helping improvements become part of day-to-day operations.
• Evaluate new products, services, and pricing models for revenue recognition implications under Accounting Standards Codification 606.
• Collaborate with Product, Deal Desk, Legal, and Financial Planning and Analysis to assess accounting and operational considerations during offering design and go-to-market planning.
• Partner with external auditors to align on technical accounting conclusions and maintain clear documentation for new accounting positions.
• Enhance system integrations, data quality, and reporting across enterprise resource planning systems.
• Lead process improvements and system automation across quote-to-cash workflows.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in revenue accounting, financial reporting, or a related field.
• Technical accounting expertise in revenue recognition, deferred commissions, and financial close processes.
• Experience with accounting standards, including ASC 606.
• Strong operational problem-solving skills and ability to drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automation tools, such as Excel VBA or Python.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems, such as NetSuite or Workday.
• Certification in accounting, such as CPA or CMA.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Equity and stock options.
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference sponsorships.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs, including mental health support.

• Develop a strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, including ASC 606, to stand out in the application process.
• Highlight your experience with automation tools, such as Excel VBA or Python, to demonstrate process improvement skills.
• Prepare examples of how you have driven process improvements and system automation in previous roles.
• Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Research Gitlab's values and high-performance culture to demonstrate your alignment with the company's mission and vision.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with enterprise resource planning systems and data visualization tools.
• Consider highlighting any relevant certifications, such as CPA or CMA, to demonstrate your expertise in accounting.