Accounting Revenue Manager

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

About the role

The Advertising Accounting Revenue Manager will report to Senior Manager, Technical Accounting. This highly visible position plays a major role in the application of revenue recognition standards and implementation of accounting processes to support advertising business initiatives by working closely with cross functional partners within the organization. We are looking for a high-energy, hands-on individual that can work independently and collaboratively with other teams in support of the different initiatives. An ideal candidate will possess great attention to detail and thorough knowledge of US GAAP, along with a strong background in accounting operations. This role will also support the month-end close and annual audit processes.  

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $155,000 and $170,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off. 

What you'll be doing

• Research accounting guidance, prepare and update technical accounting memos to support new and changing business requirements regarding advertising and data licensing revenue streams, ensure compliance with revenue recognition authoritative literature
• Collaborate with business partners from FP&A, Sales, Sales Operations, Legal, and Client Services departments to provide technical revenue and accounting guidance during contract negotiations and establishment of new business processes and policies
• Assess advertising and data licensing revenue contracts, master service agreements, and partnership agreements, summarize revenue implications, and document conclusions on revenue recognition treatment for all arrangements in accordance with current US GAAP
• Collaborate with the Ad Revenue team to implement and improve accounting processes to support new and changing business models
• Participate in routine close activities such as journal entries posting and account reconciliations. Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reports used for revenue recognition
• Liaison with external auditors regarding advertising and data licensing revenue and proactively resolve revenue-related issues
• Develop and train team members on revenue recognition policies and best practices for new business models and product offerings
• Provide support to any special and ad-hoc projects

We're excited if you have

• Experience working in a growing fast paced environment, prior experience in digital advertising preferred 
• Degree in Accounting or similar required
• CPA required
• At least 4 years of public accounting experience with auditing public companies; along with minimum 2 years of related industry experience. Prior experience in the digital advertising ecosystem is preferred 
• Experience in the application of US GAAP revenue standards, strong working knowledge of ASC 606 required
• Superior Excel and Word skills; Salesforce, Blackline and NetSuite experience highly desired
• Sense of urgency, curiosity, and eye for details
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills combined with good business judgment
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills across multiple levels, functions, and lo