Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits. 

Nearly half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth tech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. Most recently, this includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role

Human Interest is seeking an energetic and hands-on Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting to join our accounting team. This role manages and oversees all aspects of revenue accounting functions including revenue recognition, revenue systems and revenue related controls. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies and ensure the revenue function can support the company’s growth. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in revenue accounting, technical accounting knowledge, be an exceptional problem solver, and have a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

The role requires an individual with excellent business, communication, and analytical skills, enabling collaboration with various functions. The successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail, desire to learn complex processes and systems, and experienced in partnering with colleagues to drive value and positive change across the organization. The candidate should have a strong understanding of the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting. Additionally, the candidate will champion the adoption of SOX controls and improvements thereto.

What you get to do every day

• Be a leader and strategic resource to the company for all things revenue-related
• Oversee the revenue recognition process in accordance with ASC 606 and other relevant accounting standards
• Perform technical guidance (ASC 606) research and provide solutions/options to new and complex issues
• Oversee the monthly Revenue Accounting close process
• Lead transformation and automation of the revenue cycle
• Establish and monitor processes and controls to ensure compliance with SOX
• Support and drive finance transformation projects and act as a change agent

What you bring to the role

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 10+ years of revenue accounting experience (FinTech preferred) 
• 3+ years of people management experience
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and deliver results in a fast paced and dynamic environment with the desire for continuous improvement
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with NetSuite
• CPA a must
• Big 4 preferred

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Mission - Highly collaborative startup dedicated to supporting employee engagement and growth. It’s an opportunity to help solve one of the biggest unsolved problems in America: saving for retirement.

Culture - Our operating principles define how we come together as a team to do our work. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest.