Senior Revenue Accountant

Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Senior Revenue Accountant, you’ll work to: 

• Review and analyze  new customer contracts to determine and document appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606
• Manage and own the revenue section of the annual external audit, including preparing required schedules, providing audit support, leading discussions on complex accounting matters, and serving as the primary liaison with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process
• Create and manage revenue recognition schedules for contracts across various business units
• Develop and implement process improvements for complex revenue arrangements to increase efficiency and automation
• Perform month-end reconciliations of revenue accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and analyze monthly revenue and deferred revenue reports, including detailed variance analysis to explain fluctuations from period to period
• Support system implementation and integration efforts to automate revenue processes
• Maintain and enhance internal control processes around revenue
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Accounts Receivable, Deal Desk, and Delivery teams  to ensure contractual terms align with company revenue policies
• Prepare accurate complex ad-hoc analyses and present findings and recommendations to senior management.

As a key member of the accounting team, this position will collaborate closely with the Revenue Senior Manager and US Controller to support Carta’s revenue operations. In this role, you will join a highly dynamic team dedicated to driving Carta’s growth and developing new processes. We are seeking an experienced professional to assist with revenue recording and reconciliation, as well as conducting technical accounting analysis of contracts for revenue recognition. This position will serve as a key liaison between the accounting team and various departments, including sales, legal, finance, delivery teams, deal desk, and accounts receivable.

You will be successful in this role if you:

• 4+  years of accounting or auditing experience with at least 2 years of revenue experience at a fast-paced technology or SaaS  company
• Big 4 or equivalent strongly preferred 
• Have a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in accounting
• Ability to use judgment to ensure compliance with US GAAP and accounting standards (ASC 606) while balancing business objectives.
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Are self-motivated with ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Think strategically to identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance systems, and develop scalable solutions that support growth and efficiency
• Demonstrate advanced Excel and AI skills, including the ability to manipulate large tables of data

The following experience is preferred but not required:

• Audit Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading the revenue section of the annual external audit (Big 4 experience highly valued) and preparing documentation to meet public company reporting standards.

• SaaS industry experience
• Experience performing internal controls for revenue
• Experience with Netsuite,Zuora, and Salesforce
• CPA

At Carta, you’re not just an employee. You’re a builder who is creating  infrastructure that accelerates innovation and empowers more ownership. Cartans are helpful, relentless, unconventional and kind; representing Carta’s Identity Traits. They work collaboratively and cross functionally  to challenge the status quo; working towards a common goal of creating more owners in the private markets.