Revenue Accounting Lead

DigitalOcean is a cloud and AI technology company focused on simplifying scalable infrastructure for builders. The Revenue Accounting Lead will serve as a senior individual contributor owning technical accounting for complex revenue arrangements, partnering cross-functionally on commercial structures, and leading operational implementation. The role will also improve revenue processes, systems, controls, automation, and AI-enabled scalability.

What you'll do:

• Own technical revenue accounting for complex and non-standard arrangements across customers, strategic partnerships and marketplaces, including ASC 606 assessments of pricing, variable consideration, contract modifications, and evolving commercial terms
• Partner with Sales, Partnerships, Legal, Product and Finance before deals and new initiatives are finalized, providing practical accounting guidance and helping shape structures that achieve business objectives while appropriately addressing accounting and operational requirements
• Lead the accounting operationalization of new arrangements and monetization models, translating contractual and product economics into billing, revenue recognition, reporting, data and control requirements and driving cross-functional implementation, including where existing systems do not natively support the terms
• Own the ongoing accounting for assigned complex arrangements, including recurring calculations and estimates, monitoring contractual and delivery variables, assessing amendments and other changes, resolving issues, and ensuring accurate accounting through close and financial reporting
• Support the broader revenue close, reporting and control environment, including review of analyses and workpapers, account reconciliations, disclosures, internal controls and external audit matters within areas of responsibility
• Develop and lead process, system, automation and AI-enabled improvements that reduce manual effort and operational risk, strengthen controls, and make complex revenue accounting more scalable

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of progressive revenue accounting experience, ideally within SaaS, cloud, AI, infrastructure, or another technology business with complex usage-based and enterprise arrangements
• Strong technical knowledge of ASC 606 and demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex and non-standard contracts, including modifications, variable consideration and evolving pricing or commercial structures
• Proven ability to partner with and influence cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Partnerships, Legal, Product, Billing, Engineering and Finance, balancing commercial responsiveness with sound accounting judgment
• Experience translating technical accounting conclusions into operational execution, including scalable processes, controls, system requirements and recurring accounting procedures
• Experience with revenue operations and supporting systems, including billing, order-to-cash, ERP/revenue platforms (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite or RMCS), data analysis, automation and control design
• Strong ownership, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, clearly articulate technical conclusions, lead cross-functional initiatives and appropriately escalate high-risk matters
• CPA preferred

Benefits:

• This is a remote role
• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support continued growth and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Local Employee Meetups
• Flexible time off policy
• You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance
• Equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire
• Option to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Program