Manager - Revenue Accounting
GitlabJob Summary
The Revenue Accounting Team at GitLab is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead the financial close process, manage complex transactions, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of US GAAP principles, experience with SOX compliance, and 7-10 years of related accounting experience. They will work closely with stakeholders, including legal, sales, and external auditors, to structure contracts and non-standard deal approvals. The team offers flexible remote work options, paid time off, equity compensation, and growth opportunities. As a leader in the revenue accounting space, this role is perfect for someone looking to make an impact and contribute to a fast-growing company like GitLab.
What You’ll Do
Review and approve the accounting for customer contracts in accordance with review thresholds.
Play a lead role in the monthly financial close, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions and the completeness of financial statements
Work closely with legal, sales and other stakeholders on structuring of contracts and non standard deal approvals
Takes a leading role on management and collaboration of complex transactions with the billing and deal desk teams and other stakeholders in the business.
Review month end balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries and contribute to the financial reporting process
Manage revenue team projects and process improvements.
Manages application of internal controls.
Identify and develop best practices and process improvements.
Guides and manages the revenue team
Liaises with External auditors, present significant item updates, supporting documentation for the quarterly reviews and year-end audits
Ensures all SOX controls are performed and appropriate documentation is maintained within area of responsibility
What You’ll Bring
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP principles and financial statements, including ASC 606 and multi-element experience
Experience of working in a SOX compliant environment
7-10 years of related accounting experience, public company accounting experience is a plus
Ability to manage people
Experience with managing a team
Strong ability to work well within a team structure and an ability to influence, train, mentor and leverage the skills of others to achieve objectives
Flexible to meet changing priorities and the ability to prioritize workload to achieve on time accurate results
Ability to work EST hours if located in the US
About the team
The Revenue Accounting Team at GitLab forms part of the Revenue Organization. The Revenue Accounting Team is responsible for Worldwide Revenue Accounting.
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
