Revenue Accounting Operations Lead

About Anthropic

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

About the role

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Revenue Accounting Operations Lead to drive our revenue accounting function and transformational initiatives as we scale. In this role, you will oversee the financial accounting and reporting aspects of the quote-to-cash cycle while building and developing a high-performing team. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to architect and implement scalable systems and processes that support our rapid growth and enterprise-level best practices. If you are a strategic leader who wants to make a significant impact on the financial infrastructure of an innovative company, come join us in our mission to build cutting-edge, safe AI.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and oversee the accounting impacts of the quote-to-cash process, including revenue recognition, accounts receivable accounting, and all related P&L and balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards across multiple entities
• Optimize month-end close processes, improving efficiency and accuracy of revenue-related fluctuation analysis and financial reporting
• Define and monitor key performance metrics across revenue accounting close operations to enable data-driven decision making and continuous improvement
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external audits, designing and implementing internal controls, compliance frameworks, and master data governance
• Partner with Technical Revenue, Finance, Tax, Engineering, and Finance Systems leadership to establish proper revenue accounting treatment for new products, complex deal structures, and internationalization initiatives for downstream impact on revenue subledger
• Proactively evaluate system needs, identify gaps, and lead transformation projects including ERP and revenue recognition engine selection and implementation
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and system enhancements to streamline revenue accounting reporting processes
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on revenue accounting matters, communicating complex concepts in accessible terms
• Define the strategic vision for Revenue Accounting Operations, including organizational design, headcount planning, and team development for both FTEs and contingent workers
• Build high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, clear feedback, and investment in team members' growth while setting and driving OKRs aligned with company objectives

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5+ years in revenue accounting leadership roles
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA certification
• Have deep expertise in ASC 606 implementation and understanding of US GAAP requirements
• Have successfully led teams through significant transformation and scaling initiatives
• Have architected and implemented revenue recognition systems and processes
• Have experience designing and implementing internal controls for revenue processes
• Have excellent project management skills with proven ability to drive complex initiatives
• Have excellent prioritization and time management skills to deliver multiple high-impact initiatives on concurrent timelines
• Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining strategic focus
• Have experience with organizational design and managing diverse teams

Strong candidates may also have:

• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, Workday Financial or comparable ERP systems
• Advanced data analytics skills and experience working with large datasets
• Experience in AI, technology, or other rapidly evolving industries
• Led revenue accounting operations for both SaaS and usage-based pricing models
• Experience with both B2B enterprise and B2C revenue streams
• Public company experience with SOX compliance implementation
• International expansion and multi-entity accounting experience
• Track record of implementing innovative solutions to complex accounting challenges
• Experience leveraging automation or AI to streamline accounting processes

The expected salary range for this position is:

Annual Salary:$230,000—$300,000 USD

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