Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting and Operations

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here.  We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. 

We are looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant who is passionate about Revenue Recognition and Accounting Operations at scale

As a Senior Accountant, Revenue Accounting and Operations at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. You’ll be part of a high-performing team that ensures completeness and accuracy of DigitalOcean’s Order-to-Cash Accounting, including Revenue Recognition. This role is focused on ensuring the accuracy and compliance of revenue-related financial reporting under ASC 606, while supporting and optimizing the broader order-to-cash process. You’ll work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Product, Engineering and Finance teams to operationalize complex deals and enhance systems and controls that support scalable, audit-ready revenue accounting. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Revenue Accounting and Operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses and disclosures.
• Review revenue contracts and assist in identifying key terms that may impact revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.
• Prepare and update supporting schedules and workpapers for revenue-related accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with team leads to help implement new processes for product launches, pricing changes, or sales programs that impact revenue recognition.
• Execute billing, revenue accruals, and revenue operations-related tasks to support the broader order-to-cash process.
• Assist in the reconciliation of data between billing systems and the ERP, flagging anomalies and supporting investigations, and supporting a future ERP implementation.
• Partner with internal teams (Sales, Legal, Product, etc.) to provide operational support for new deals and ensure revenue implications are documented.
• Contribute to the maintenance of internal controls by performing assigned SOX tasks and ensuring supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Help respond to audit requests related to revenue accounting by preparing required documentation and supporting schedules.
• Participate in ongoing system and process improvement efforts, including testing, documentation, and feedback on automation initiatives.

Key Metrics:

• Accuracy of revenue recognition and revenue-related accounts 
• Timeliness of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for revenue
• Efficiency of revenue accounting operations (e.g., reduction in manual adjustments)
• Compliance with ASC 606 guidelines and audit readiness
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction

What You’ll Add to DigitalOcean:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, with a strong understanding of ASC 606 in a SaaS, cloud, or technology company.
• Experience with complex revenue contracts, including usage-based billing, subscriptions, and multi-element arrangements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with large ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and revenue recognition automation tools is a plus.
• Experience with revenue operations and process improvement initiatives is a plus.

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products,