Manager, Revenue Accounting (R5543)

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
100K-160K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Defense Technology
Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
The Role
Lead global accounting operations including monthly close, consolidation, intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, GL accounting, accruals, cash reconciliations, process improvement, internal controls/SOX readiness, and accounting systems optimization to support audit readiness and public-company standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking an Revenue Accounting Manager to join our growing Accounting team. As Shield AI continues to expand globally, this role presents an opportunity to support and enhance the accounting function at a high-growth, mission-driven technology company. As a Revenue Manager, you will be responsible for the entire revenue recognition process, from contract review to monthly transacting, while developing cross functional relationships with legal, business development and program finance. 

What you'll do:

  • Own and evolve the company’s ASC 606 revenue policies, including SSP analyses and allocations, as new products, pricing models, and contract structures are introduced.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on ASC 606, owning the end-to-end revenue accounting process and ensuring consistent application of revenue recognition policies across the organization.
  • Lead the monthly revenue close process, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, unbilled revenue, contract assets and liabilities, and related account reconciliations.
  • Review and analyze revenue results, including period-over-period fluctuations, revenue trends, and unusual or non-recurring transactions, and provide clear explanations and insights to Accounting and Finance leadership.
  • Oversee revenue-related journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
  • Partner closely with Revenue Operations, Billing, Accounts Receivable, FP&A, Sales, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely execution of the revenue lifecycle from contract inception through billing and cash collection.
  • Establish and maintain operational revenue accounting processes, procedures, and controls to support a scalable and efficient revenue close as the company continues to grow.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and improve revenue accounting processes, systems, reporting, and data flows, including partnering with Finance Systems and Revenue Operations on system enhancements and implementations.
  • Develop and maintain revenue accounting controls and documentation in support of the company’s internal control and SOX readiness objectives.
  • Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules, documentation, and responses to technical accounting inquiries.
  • Continuously assess revenue accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, scalability, controls, and efficiency as the business evolves.

Required qualifications:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience across public and private accounting, with a strong focus on technical revenue accounting under ASC 606/IFRS 15.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study, or equivalent experience.
  • Intermediate knowledge of general accounting concepts and ASC 606.
  • Deep understanding of order-to-cash (OTC) processes and how technical accounting decisions impact operations.
  • Experience with revenue recognition and OTC systems (e.g., Salesforce) or equivalent tools.
  • Knowledge of SOX compliance protocols.
  • Experience with high-growth companies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and balance technical rigor with operational practicality.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to deliver results and meet expectations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance.
  • A data-driven mindset with a proactive approach.

Preferred qualifications:

  • CPA preferred.
  • Big 4 experience is preferred.
  • Experience in the Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS) industry is preferred.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
 
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
 
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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  • Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with mental-health support and an EAP. Third-party benefits summaries also portray health coverage as a strong component of the package.
  • Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer matching, cited on the careers page and independent benefits directories. Multiple sources indicate a match exists, though exact formulas have varied over time and warrant confirmation.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Company communications describe equity for all full-time hires and stock benefits as part of total rewards. Independent listings also note company equity/RSUs as a standard element.

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The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

At Shield AI, you won't wait years to see your work reach the field. You'll build hardware and software that operates in the real world right now, in the hands of the people who depend on it. Hivemind, our AI pilot, has been flying since 2018. It has flown more than 30 platforms, including an F-16, and it now sits under a U.S. Air Force production contract for Collaborative Combat Aircraft. When you write code or shape a system here, you contribute to technology with a proven flight record and a clear production future. V-BAT flies intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions with an operational record that stretches from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific. It delivers eyes where they matter most, in the most demanding conditions on earth. The teams behind it watch their work get tested where the stakes are real. X-BAT takes its first flight this year. It's an AI-piloted fighter that needs no runway, built to operate where traditional aircraft can't. Join now and you help shape a program at its earliest, most formative stage. That's the kind of ground-floor work that defines a career. Do the most impactful work of your life, on problems that matter. Autonomy at this level asks a lot of you. You'll take on problems in perception, planning, and control that few teams anywhere are equipped to solve. You'll work across disciplines, from aerospace and robotics to machine learning and systems engineering, alongside people who hold themselves to an exacting standard and expect the same from you. Our mission is clear: protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. That purpose runs through every decision, every design review, and every deployment. It's why the work here carries a weight you can feel. Ready to join our mission? Explore our open roles and find where you fit.

Why Work With Us

Founded in 2015 by a former Navy SEAL, Shield AI builds AI pilots and uncrewed aircraft. Veterans aren't an afterthought here, they're at every level. It's why the work carries weight: AI pilots and uncrewed aircraft flying real missions, from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, protecting service members and civilians.

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