Senior Revenue Accounting Manager

Position Overview Scale's mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications by providing the highest quality data. We believe that robust financial infrastructure is the backbone that allows our researchers and engineers to innovate at scale. Our Accounting team doesn't just record transactions; we build the systems that enable the next generation of AI breakthroughs. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Technical Revenue Accounting to join our Accounting Team. In this role, you will be the primary orchestrator for revenue integrity at an innovative AI company. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert, architecting solutions for complex transactions and ensuring our financial systems scale as fast as our technology. If you are looking to make a significant impact at the intersection of frontier AI and financial infrastructure, come join us. PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90‑day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. Responsibilities Lead Revenue Accounting Team: Oversee monthly accounting close activities, including the review of complex journal entries and key account reconciliations and manage and develop a small team. Technical Oversight: Ensure strict compliance with ASC606 and U.S. GAAP; serve as the final word on revenue recognition for both standard and highly bespoke contracts. Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Finance and Strategy teams on revenue metrics, flux analysis, and long‑range forecasting. Audit Readiness: Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements and footnotes; act as a primary point of contact for external auditors for all revenue‑related contracts and matters, including developing footnotes and other financial reported items. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA is highly preferred. Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big4 public accounting and high-growth industry experience (SaaS preferred). Leadership: 1+ year of experience managing and developing high-performing teams. Technical Rigor: Deep expertise in ASC606 and the ability to translate complex technical research into actionable operational policies. Agility: A proven track record of problem‑solving in a fast-moving, ambiguity‑heavy environment. Systems Fluency: Experience with enterprise-level ERPs and revenue recognition software. Compensation & Benefits Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires for the position and may include several career levels. It will be determined during the interview process based on location and other factors. Employees in eligible roles are also granted equity compensation, subject to board approval. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, generous PTO, and a commuter stipend. Base salary range for this full‑time position in SanFrancisco, NewYork, and Seattle is: $163,800 – $206,000 USD. Equal Employment Opportunity We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. We comply with the United States Department of Labor’s Pay Transparency provision. We collect, retain and use personal data for professional business purposes, including notifying you of job opportunities and sharing with affiliates. We limit data collection to what is appropriate and necessary and handle it in accordance with our policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr