Technical Revenue Accounting Lead

Location: Oakland, California, United States, AMER From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven. About Us Fivetran and dbt Labs are bringing together two industry-leading companies with a shared mission: helping organizations unlock the full value of their data. Together, we’re delivering the data infrastructure layer that helps organizations move, transform, and trust their data — from the moment data moves, through every transformation, to the context teams and AI systems rely on. Fivetran helps organizations automate data movement across the systems, clouds, engines, and tools they rely on. dbt Labs pioneered analytics engineering, helping teams transform data into reliable, governed insights. Together, we support thousands of organizations as they build a trusted foundation for analytics, AI, and better business decisions. As we bring our teams and technology together, we’re building on the strengths of both companies while continuing to deliver the products and experiences our customers know and trust. It’s an exciting time to join us: we’re creating a company with the scale, talent, and technology to help more organizations put their data to work with greater speed, confidence, and impact. During this transition period, you may see references to both Fivetran and dbt Labs throughout our recruiting process as we integrate our teams, systems, and career sites. About the Role Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. As the Technical Revenue Accounting Lead, you will lead technical revenue accounting initiatives, including ASC 606 compliance, complex contract reviews, and new product/pricing assessments. This role requires someone who can not only deliver robust technical conclusions but also understand the operational impact on our order-to-cash (OTC) processes. You will collaborate closely with the Revenue Accounting team and cross-functional partners, translating technical policies into scalable solutions that integrate smoothly into our financial systems. This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Oakland, CA, Denver, CO, New York, NY, or Philadelphia, PA offices. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team. Technologies You’ll Use Netsuite and Netsuite ARM, Salesforce, Ironclad, BigQuery and Snowflake What You’ll Do Own technical revenue documentation. Write and review ASC 606 position papers for the most complex revenue arrangements across Fivetran and dbt Labs. Document the relevant facts, accounting guidance, alternatives considered and rationale for each conclusion. Lead technical discussions with external auditors. Lead revenue assessments for new products and commercial programs. Partner with Product, Pricing and Go-to-Market before launch to identify performance obligations, evaluate standalone selling prices (SSP), assess contract modifications and determine when and how revenue should be recognized. Translate conclusions into clear requirements for Billing, Revenue Accounting and Business Systems. Advise on strategic and nonstandard deals before signature. Serve as the senior Revenue Accounting partner to Deal Desk, Sales and Legal. Evaluate proposed terms for complex arrangements, including combined SaaS and on-premises offerings, usage commitments and contracts with multiple performance obligations. Explain how proposed terms affect revenue timing, measurement and presentation. Own and maintain ASC 606 policies. Update revenue policies as products, pricing models and contract structures evolve. Align policies across Fivetran and dbt Labs and provide practical guidance so teams can apply them consistently. Lead the SSP study and allocation methodology. Define how SSP is established, evaluate pricing and transaction data, document key judgments and oversee periodic reassessments. Translate approved conclusions into allocation rules and controls in NetSuite ARM. Determine the accounting for customer and partner programs. Assess contractual credits, including when and how to recognize them, as well as reseller and partner incentives, rebates and marketplace arrangements. Evaluate gross versus net presentation where relevant. Own the contract review framework. Maintain ASC 606 checklists, documentation standards and escalation criteria. Coach revenue accountants on applying the framework and identifying terms that need technical review as deal volume grows. Research emerging revenue issues and recommend a path forward. Evaluate applicable guidance, develop a recommendation and present it to the Controller. Explain the practical implications to business teams so they know what decisions or process changes are needed. Review complex revenue matters at close. Review judgmental revenue journal entries and related flux analysis. Partner with Revenue Accounting and Financial Reporting on footnote disclosures, including contract balances and remaining performance obligations. Drive revenue process and systems improvements. Lead the technical revenue work for the Fivetran and dbt Labs integration. Define requirements, sign off on the accounting design, and own user acceptance testing for NetSuite ARM. Validate that the system applies approved policies and produces the expected accounting results. Skills We’re Looking For At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5 or more years in public accounting with substantial ASC 606 work for software or SaaS clients. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Hands-on ASC 606 expertise and a record of independently researching, writing and defending technical accounting positions with auditors. Experience assessing subscription, consumption and software licensing arrangements, including nonstandard terms, new products and pricing changes. Experience developing or evaluating SSP methodologies and applying them to arrangements with multiple performance obligations. Ability to turn accounting conclusions into policies, controls, system requirements and test scenarios. Experience leading technical work across functions and explaining complex accounting to both Finance and business teams. Fluency with AI tools for contract review, technical research or memo drafting, with the ability to verify outputs against source documents and accounting guidance. Bonus Skills​ CPA license or equivalent professional accounting qualification. In-house technical revenue accounting experience at a SaaS or enterprise software company. Experience implementing NetSuite ARM or another revenue subledger or integrating revenue policies and systems after a merger. Experience using SQL or large usage datasets to validate revenue outcomes. Experience in a public accounting firm’s national office or equivalent technical accounting consultation group, particularly on complex ASC 606 matters. The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role.  Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process. Oakland Pay Range $165,068 — $206,335 USD The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role.  Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process. Denver Pay Range $154,286 — $192,857 USD Perks and Benefits 100% employer-paid medical insurance * Generous paid time away from work, including paid vacation or flexible/unlimited vacation depending on role and country, plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave, paid holidays, including a year-end Global Week of Rest, and volunteer days off. RSU stock grants* Professional development and training opportunities Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities Monthly cell phone stipend Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents. * May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information Click here to learn more about Fivetran's Benefits by Region. 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