Sr. Manager/Manager of Revenue Accounting

At Ouster, we build lidar sensing technology. These sensors and accompanying software drive generational innovation cycles in industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, security, safety, crowd analytics systems, and smart cities. We have a market-leading product line of lidar sensors and are expanding our offering to include the perception software that makes 3D lidar data actionable to our customers. We believe our 3D lidar technology will serve as the foundation of tomorrow’s infrastructure, improving the capabilities of nearly every device or team that depends on cameras today. We are publicly traded on the Nasdaq (Ticker: OUST), with an annual revenue run rate of >$100M, and are growing rapidly.

Position Overview:

Ouster, Inc. is looking for a full-time Sr. Manager or Manager of Revenue Accounting to join the Finance team in our San Francisco office, reporting to the Director of Revenue and focused on global revenue. This position plays a leading role for revenue recognition and reporting close cycles as well as help ensure the accounting records are maintained in full compliance with US GAAP.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with revenue accounting close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and SOX compliance
• Assist with the review of customer contracts to ensure compliance with ASC 606, partnering with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure proper revenue treatment
• Lead the billings and collections process to ensure quality of billings in support of quality revenue recognition
• Partner with Finance and FP&A teams to analyze revenue trends, forecasts, and key performance indicators, delivering insights to senior leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Order Management, Operations, IT, and Finance to optimize processes across the quote-to-cash and revenue recognition cycle
• Serve as a key advisor in structuring customer deals and provide guidance on revenue implications
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring that all revenue-related policies, controls, and documentation are in compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements
• Drive the implementation of revenue automation tools (ARM) and spearhead continuous improvement projects for the order-to-cash cycle

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and active CPA preferred
• 6+ years of experience working in a combination of public accounting, revenue and global accounting operations
• Comprehensive and current understanding of U.S. GAAP revenue recognition guidance
• Proven ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance and prepare formal, well-supported, memos and supporting analyses
• Strong communication skills, including ability to present technical guidance and analysis in a comprehensive and articulate manner to different levels and departments throughout the organization
• Process optimization focused - vision with the ability to apply practical solutions and navigate through ambiguity
• Experience implementing and managing revenue automation tools
• Advanced skills in Excel/spreadsheet modeling
• Experience with NetSuite and ARM required
• Big 4 public accounting experience

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($125,000 - $230,000)
We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.