Lead Technical Revenue Accountant

Summary

Join GoFundMe as our next Lead Technical Revenue Accountant and help us scale our future in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment. You will ensure the accuracy, scalability, and efficiency of revenue recognition for our high-volume, global transactions. As a key strategic partner, you'll develop and scale system-enabled compliance and reporting frameworks. You will collaborate with various teams to shape data workflows, address payment processing needs, and ensure compliance. This role involves refining complex accounting processes and integrating new offerings. If you're passionate about bridging advanced accounting standards with forward-thinking solutions and working across teams, this is the opportunity to shape our global growth and help us deliver on our mission.

Requirements

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, combining public accounting fundamentals with industry exposure and a focus on revenue recognition
• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline
• Hands-on reconciliation experience (e.g., working with payment platforms or fintech solutions) and can tackle complex, high-volume, multi-currency transactions in a global setting
• Strong understanding of US GAAP (particularly ASC 606) with proven success in researching, documenting, and effectively applying complex technical accounting guidance
• Expert Excel skills; experience with advanced analytics or automation tools is a major advantage
• Proficiency working with databases and SQL across standard commercial databases or demonstrated ability to learn these systems is required
• Resourceful self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, proactively drives results, adapts swiftly, and makes a real impact
• Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams and business functions
• Eagerness to design, lead and implement robust internal controls and best practices, positioning the company for future public-readiness and compliance requirements
• Exceptional analytical skills, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize scalable, automated accounting processes to support evolving revenue streams while driving operational efficiency and compliance, establishing project management frameworks to streamline technical and go-to-market accounting initiatives for continuous improvement
• Provide technical accounting guidance on new business models and product launches, assessing revenue implications and aligning with accounting standards
• Research, document, and implement revenue recognition policies (ASC 606), reviewing revenue-related contracts to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and test revenue recognition systems, enhancements, and ERP integrations - focusing on large-scale data workflows from payment platforms
• Engage cross-functional teams (FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Product) to develop standard operating procedures that ensure top-line integrity and proactively drive accuracy, compliance, and readiness for new revenue-impacting initiatives
• Track and review revenue related contracts to ensure revenue implications are documented and in compliance with the company’s revenue policy
• Engage and align multiple business partners such as FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Product in the development of standard operating procedures as they impact the revenue process and top line results and proactively ensure that all revenue impacting activities are thoroughly assessed for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain robust internal controls to mitigate revenue-recognition risks and support timely, accurate close cycles, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist in ad-hoc analyses and projects for the revenue, finance, accounting and tax teams, leveraging data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and organizational growth

Preferred Qualifications

CPA certification (or equivalent) is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, and commuting
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible time-off policies
• Mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being
• Learning, development, and recognition programs