Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting

Finance & Accounting | Santa Barbara, CA | San Diego, CA | Remote – San Francisco, CA Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting Lead the high-performance team responsible for the integrity of our revenue recognition processes. Act as a strategic partner to the business, ensuring our complex financial operations scale with continued innovation in the real estate industry. Your Impact Lead and mentor a dedicated revenue accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Own the monthly and quarterly revenue close process, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness. Direct the application of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards for diverse product offerings. Create and maintain documentation of revenue accounting policies, including impacts of non‑standard contracts. Drive continuous process improvements across order‑to‑cash and revenue systems. Partner across Product, Marketing, Partners, Revenue Ops, Order to Cash, Legal, Accounting, and FP&A to integrate new product launches and contracts. Maintain a rigorous internal control environment, ensuring consistent financial compliance. Qualifications Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail. Proven ability to lead through uncertainty and embrace change while maintaining high standards. Exceptional communication skills, translating complex accounting concepts into clear insights. Strategic thinker who prioritizes data‑driven decisions. Expertise in optimizing large‑scale financial systems and improving reporting quality. Must Have Extensive experience leading teams through change and driving significant process improvements. Deep technical expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition within a SaaS or high‑growth tech environment. Proven experience in revenue accounting close management, specifically overseeing revenue cycles. BA/BS in Accounting or Finance. CPA required. 7+ years experience in revenue accounting, with at least 3 years in revenue for SaaS technology companies. At least 3 years experience in a managerial role. At least 2 years of public accounting (Big4 preferred). Advanced proficiency in Zuora Revenue, Zuora Billing, Salesforce, and NetSuite. Compensation $138,400 – $173,000 base pay. Total rewards may include additional benefits and discretionary bonuses. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including skills, education, experience, and internal equity. Equal Opportunity Employer At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, teams, and business are stronger because of it. No matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status, you’re always welcome at AppFolio. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppFolio