Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, technically proficient, and operationally strong Manager of Revenue Accounting to lead our revenue accounting processes and team in a fast‑growing environment. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in ASC 606, excels at cross‑functional collaboration, and thrives in scaling organizations. This role is critical to ensuring accurate revenue recognition, strengthening controls, optimizing end‑to‑end processes, and supporting the company’s rapid growth and compliance objectives—including IPO readiness.
Why join Tipalti?
Tipalti is the AI-powered platform for finance automation, elevating how finance teams operate in the global economy. We empower our customers to scale faster and smarter by removing the complexities of doing global business and accelerating their finance operations efficiency. Our platform provides a comprehensive suite of finance automation solutions designed for mid-market businesses across accounts payable, global payouts, procurement, employee expenses, corporate cards, supplier management, tax compliance, and treasury. Tipalti partners with leading financial institutions such as Citi, Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan, and Visa, enabling over 5,000 global companies to efficiently and securely pay millions of suppliers and payees across 200+ countries and territories, in 120 currencies.
At Tipalti, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, the quality of our product and the capabilities of our people. Tipaltians are passionate about the work they do, and keen to get the job done. Tipalti offers competitive benefits, a flexible workplace, career coaching, and an environment where diverse individuals can thrive and make an impact. Our culture ensures everyone checks their egos at the door and stands ready to reach for success together.
Founded in Israel in 2010, Tipalti is a global business headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area (Foster City) with offices in Tel Aviv, Plano, Toronto, Vancouver, London, Amsterdam, Tbilisi and Medellin.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting
- Review customer contracts, order forms, and pricing structures to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606.
- Partner with Deal Desk and Legal to evaluate non-standard terms and proactively assess accounting implications prior to deal execution.
- Develop, maintain, and consistently apply revenue recognition policies across products, pricing models, and contract types.
- Own all revenue-impacted accounting areas, including accounts receivable, commission accounting, and related reconciliations.
- Ensure commission accounting complies with ASC 606, ASC 340, and internal policies.
- Conduct technical accounting research and prepare detailed, well-supported memos for complex revenue arrangements and new product offerings.
Operational Excellence
- Lead monthly and quarterly revenue close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and comprehensive account analyses.
- Collaborate closely with Finance Operations, Billing, Sales Ops, and Business Systems to ensure accurate and timely invoicing, data integrity, and reporting.
- Identify, implement, and drive scalable process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to streamline revenue operations.
- Support the development of SOX-ready processes and controls in alignment with future IPO readiness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Provide revenue accounting guidance during contract structuring and negotiations.
- Partner with FP&A on revenue forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, contributing to strategic financial planning.
- Work with Product, Engineering, and internal systems teams to ensure new features or system changes accurately reflect revenue requirements.
Compliance & Audit
- Support external financial audits by preparing PBC schedules and managing auditor inquiries for revenue-related areas.
- Contribute to IPO readiness initiatives, including process documentation, policy refinement, and control enhancement.
- Maintain strong compliance with internal accounting policies and financial controls.
About you
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2+ years specifically in revenue recognition or technical accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
- Leadership experience preferred
- Extensive knowledge of ASC 606 and related technical guidance.
- Experience in Fintech, SaaS, software, or technology companies strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with NetSuite, Salesforce, and revenue automation tools
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, data modeling, and complex formulas.
- Proven experience supporting external audits and developing SOX‑compliant processes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills; proven ability to partner effectively across functions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, scaling private company environment.
Our benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working model that requires you to be in the Foster City office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Competitive salary and stock options
- Matching 401K
- Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, AD&D, LTD
- 15 days of PTO
- Subsidized lunch on office days
- Fresh fruit, snacks & drinks in office
- Dog friendly office on Thursdays
- Phone/internet allowance
- Regular company-wide social events
- Multiple ERG groups celebrating our diversity and creating an inclusive culture
Anticipated base pay rate for this position: $135,000 - $165,000 USD.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to elevate how finance teams operate in the global economy. We empower our customers to scale faster and smarter by removing the complexities of doing global business and accelerating their finance operations efficiency. We are the AI-powered platform that automates finance.
Tipalti is fueled by a commitment to our customers and a desire to build lasting connections. Our client portfolio includes high-velocity businesses such as Amazon Twitch, GoDaddy, Roku, WordPress.com, and ZipRecruiter. We work hard for our 99% customer retention rate which is built on trust, reliability and innovation. Tipalti means we handled it" - a mission to which we are constantly committed.
Accommodations
Tipalti champions inclusive teams, in which every voice counts. We are committed to recruiting diverse candidates with varied personal experiences and abilities. We welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, and maintain an equitable Talent Acquisition process that is free from discrimination.
As an equal opportunities employer, Tipalti complies with employment and human rights laws across the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Should you require reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, including access to alternate formats of materials, meeting spaces, or other accommodations that could better enable your full participation, please reach out to [email protected] for assistance.
AI Use
We may use artificial intelligence and automated systems (collectively "AI") to screen, assess, and select candidates during our recruitment process. This includes resume screening, skills assessment, and candidate matching. You have the right to request human review of any automated decision. For more information about how we collect and use personal data and information during recruitment, please refer to our Job Candidate Privacy Notice. For additional questions about our use of AI during our recruitment process, you can contact [email protected].
Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy interests of job applicants and candidates. For more information about our privacy practices during our Talent Acquisition process, please refer to our Job Candidate Privacy Notice below:
Job Candidate Privacy Notice | Tipalti
www.tipalti.com/privacy/job-candidate-privacy-notice/
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What We Do
Tipalti is the only global payables automation solution to streamline all phases of the AP and payment management workflow in one holistic cloud platform. Tipalti makes it painless for accounts payable departments to manage their entire supplier payments operation. The solution addresses everything from supplier onboarding and vetting, to tax and regulatory compliance, invoice processing, payments to suppliers anywhere in the world in a wide range of payment methods and currencies, supplier payment status communications, to closing the loop with payment reconciliation and reporting. Innovative companies use Tipalti to eliminate up to 80% of their supplier payment workload, helping them scale their business efficiently with global growth, while strengthening financial and compliance controls and while enhancing the partner payment experience. Companies like GoDaddy, Houzz, Amazon Twitch, and Vimeo and hundreds of others trust Tipalti to elevate their global supplier payments operation.
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