Manager, Revenue Accounting

March 18

Planet

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Largest earth observation satellite network delivering a near-daily global dataset

Aerospace • Analytics • Big Data • Imagery • Satellites

501 - 1000

Description

• Lead the revenue contract review process and review the documentation of non-standard contracts to address any revenue considerations in accordance with ASC 606 • Responsible for Planet’s revenue accounting cycle, including the month/quarter/year-end close process, journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis while operating in an effective SOX framework • Support internal and external reporting and disclosures requirements such as the remaining performance obligation, and ad-hoc analysis as required • Provide guidance and support to Deal Desk, Legal and cross functional teams during contract negotiations on deal structure • Collaborate with Sales, Legal, FP&A and other cross functional teams to ensure strategic alignment on business initiatives and specific transactions, system enhancements, and process streamlining • Other responsibilities include coordinating projects, product implementations, and system enhancements directly impacting revenue • Engage with internal and external audit teams to support the quarterly review and annual audit activities including the preparation and review of audit PBCs

Requirements

• 5+ years of revenue accounting experience, with experience at both public and private companies • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other quantitative major • Excellent understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606 principles in a SaaS or Software focused industry • A technical revenue background with experience in managing revenue accounting operations • Highly productive self-starter with an excellent work ethic • Highly detail oriented and process driven • Experience supporting Deals Desk, Legal and/or Sales teams during the deal negotiations for revenue compliance • Experience holding teams accountable for deliverable goals • Demonstrates exceptional communication, collaboration and coordination skills • Exhibits the ability to manage multiple priorities by identifying and engaging appropriate resources to deliver under given time constraints and deadlines • Proven ability to develop and inspire a team by empowering decision-making at lower levels, offering frequent opportunities to develop, and encouraging upward feedback • Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce • Experience working with confidential and sensitive data • Experience working effectively across internal and external organizations • Excellent verbal and written communications skills • Highly proficient in Excel

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Plan • Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices • Flexible Time Off • Recognition Programs • Commuter Benefits • Learning and Tuition Reimbursement • Parental Leave • Offsites and Happy Hours • Volunteering Benefits