Planet · 3 hours ago
Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $181K/yr
6+ years expPlanet is a company that designs, builds, and operates a large constellation of imaging satellites, delivering critical data to various sectors. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting to oversee revenue accounting operations, manage strategic initiatives, and provide leadership within the finance team.
AerospaceAnalyticsBig DataGeospatialRemote SensingSoftware
Responsibilities
Serve as the internal expert on ASC 606. Interpret complex contracts to determine the proper accounting treatment
Research, draft, and maintain technical accounting memos to document the company's position on complex, non-routine revenue transactions
Responsible for Planet’s revenue accounting in North American and APJC, including the month/quarter/year-end close process, journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis and related reporting and disclosures while operating in an effective SOX framework
Act as a critical partner to the Sales, Finance/FP&A, Legal, Sales Operation on deal structure and guidance on the contractual terms for revenue compliance
The Senior Manager, Revenue will serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for all internal and external audit activities pertaining to revenue recognition, reporting, and related internal controls
Assist the External Reporting team with revenue-related disclosures for SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K), ensuring accuracy and completeness
Directly manage and lead the Fulfillment Team responsible for the operational delivery, provisioning, or activation of customer goods and services, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with contract terms
Other responsibilities include coordinating projects, product implementations, and system enhancements directly impacting revenue
Coaching your team to support their growth and professional development
Qualification
Required
6+ years of revenue accounting experience, with experience at both public and private companies
4+ years of supervisory and/or leadership experience
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
Ability to be a self-starter and uphold accountability for self and the team
Experience supporting Deals Desk, Legal and/or Sales team during the deal negotiations for revenue compliance
Excellent communication (written and verbal), collaboration and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities by identifying and engaging appropriate resources to deliver under given time constraints and deadlines
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
Understanding of business ethics and ability to maintain discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive data
Experience working effectively across internal and external organizations
Expertise in Excel
Preferred
Ability to navigate a dynamic, high-growth environment
Agile approach to problem solving
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Company
Planet
Planet is an aerospace and data analytics company that builds small satellites and delivers information about the changing planet.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.03BKey Investors
BlackRockBloombergNEFPrelude Ventures
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $460M
2021-12-08Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2021-12-08IPO
Leadership Team
Will Marshall
Co-Founder & CEO
Robbie Schingler
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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