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Technical Accounting Manager

Runway· Finance/Accounting
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Hybrid (New York), Hybrid (San Francisco), Hybrid (Remote)$170k - $200kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Seeking a technically strong and intellectually curious Technical Accounting Manager to serve as an in-house expert on complex accounting matters, with high visibility and leadership in revenue recognition, technical memo production, and external auditor coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Lead revenue recognition end-to-end, including reviewing contracts, identifying performance obligations, standalone selling price, evaluating non-standard deal structures, and maintaining ASC 606 policies.
  • Advise Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on the accounting implications of new and non-standard arrangements, including guidance on contract structure and go-to-market strategy.
  • Implement technical recommendations to accounting operations and support execution across general ledger needs.
  • Research and document accounting positions on complex or non-routine transactions, producing clear, audit-ready technical memos.
  • Track emerging FASB standards, assess their impact, and drive adoption efforts; apply technical judgment across areas such as ASC 842, ASC 718, and ASC 350-40.
  • Own financial statement technical disclosures and support quarterly and annual reporting.
  • Serve as a key contact for external auditors including preparing well-organized support and responding to technical inquiries.
  • Work directly with the accounting team to embed technical conclusions into close processes and day-to-day execution.

Qualifications

  • CPA with 5–8 years of experience; Big 4 background strongly preferred.
  • Deep expertise in ASC 606, including multi-element SaaS and services arrangements.
  • Proven ability to research guidance independently, take a position, and write clear, well-supported memos.
  • Strong communicator who can make complex accounting accessible to non-accounting stakeholders.
  • Prior experience high growth software company preferred.

Skills

Required:Accounting expertiseTechnical memo writingCommunication skills

Benefits

  • Not specified.
Last updated Apr 6, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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