Tessera Data · 13 hours ago
Technical Revenue Accounting Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$151K/yr - $178K/yr
6+ years expCheckr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions, and they are seeking a Technical Revenue Accounting Lead to play a strategic role within their Finance Operations organization. This position involves leading technical revenue accounting analyses, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP while partnering cross-functionally with various teams.
DatabaseData StorageInformation TechnologyRisk Management
Responsibilities
Own technical revenue accounting under ASC 606, serving as a subject matter expert for complex revenue recognition matters, including contract assessments, non-standard deal structures, and evolving pricing and product models
Lead the revenue accounting close for month-end and quarter-end, ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition, reconciliations, and reporting
Provide strategic accounting guidance to the business, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, RevOps, and FP&A to influence deal structures, product launches, and go-to-market initiatives before execution
Build scalable processes, driving improvements across the order-to-cash lifecycle through automation, system enhancements, and clear operational workflows
Draft, review, and maintain comprehensive technical accounting memos and documentation to support accounting conclusions, audit readiness, and internal knowledge sharing
Ensure audit and SOX readiness across revenue processes, owning key controls, supporting external audits, and proactively identifying and remediating risks as the business scales
Lead high-impact revenue initiatives and special projects, applying technical judgment and analytical insight to enable compliant growth, improve revenue transparency, and support data-driven decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA certification strongly preferred
6+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, with a strong foundation in both technical accounting and operational execution; Big 4 and industry experience preferred
Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and ASC 606, with demonstrated experience evaluating complex customer contracts, non-standard deal structures, pricing arrangements, and revenue recognition judgments
Experience owning revenue close activities, with a track record of delivering accurate, timely results while identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement
Strong project ownership and execution skills, with experience leading ambiguous, cross-functional, or transformational initiatives beyond recurring close activities
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally, working effectively with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, Product, RevOps, FP&A, and Engineering to proactively address accounting implications and business needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document technical conclusions, present recommendations, and explain accounting impacts to non-technical stakeholders
Hands-on systems and data experience, including ERP and revenue systems (e.g., Oracle, Salesforce), advanced Excel and Google Sheets proficiency (e.g., XLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros), and strong analytical capabilities
Strong professional judgment, with the ability to balance technical accounting requirements, operational feasibility, and business impact in a high-growth environment
Preferred
CPA certification strongly preferred
Big 4 and industry experience preferred
Benefits
A fast-paced and collaborative environment
Learning and development allowance
Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
Flexible PTO policy
Monthly wellness stipend
Company
Tessera Data
Tessera Data is an IT company that provides valuable people data for informed safety decisions and background checks.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase