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Revenue Accounting Manager

San Francisco, California

At Algolia, we’re proud to be a pioneer and market leader in AI Search, empowering 17,000+ businesses to deliver blazing-fast, predictive search and browse experiences at internet scale. Every week, we power over 30 billion search requests — four times more than Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex, and DuckDuckGo combined.

In 2021, we raised $150 million in Series D funding, quadrupling our valuation to $2.25 billion. This strong foundation enables us to keep investing in our market-leading platform and serving incredible customers like Under Armour, PetSmart, Stripe, Gymshark, and Walgreens.

At Algolia, we help developers and product teams connect their users with what matters most, in milliseconds. As a fast‑growing SaaS leader powering over 1.5 trillion searches each year, our commitment to scale, reliability, and innovation drives everything we do.

The Finance organization at Algolia empowers our global growth by delivering accurate, timely, and automated financial processes. In line with our FY26 strategy to enable platform-based growth and scale, Revenue Accounting is at the forefront of transitioning from manual workflows to robust, automated systems that support strategic decision‑making.

Why This Role Matters

Our current revenue recognition processes are highly manual. We’re seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager who will drive automation end to end by designing, building, and owning technology‑enabled workflows that reduce risk, accelerate month‑end close, and deliver clear insights on SaaS metrics.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Automation Initiatives: Architect and implement automated workflows across the revenue life cycle, quote-to-cash, ASC 606 compliance, and SaaS KPI reporting, leveraging tools like NetSuite ARM, Salesforce, and scripting (e.g., Python, VBA).
  • Own Month‑End Close: Oversee and optimize the close process for revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, and key SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, growth rates).
  • Design Controls & Systems: Develop, test, and monitor internal controls to ensure full ASC 606 compliance; partner with IT and external auditors to validate system enhancements.
  • Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Order Management, Sales Ops, AR, and FP&A to embed automation, streamline data flows, and elevate accuracy across the quote‑to‑cash lifecycle.
  • Insight & Reporting: Build dashboards and automated reports that provide real‑time visibility into forecast vs. actual revenue, deferral schedules, and revenue leakage.
  • Mentor & Scale: Lead and coach a small team of accounting professionals in best practices for automation, process documentation, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

  • Proven Automation Expertise: 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years focused on revenue recognition in SaaS or technology; hands‑on with script‑based or low‑code automation.
  • Technical Fluency: Advanced Excel skills (macros, Power Query), working knowledge of NetSuite ARM, Salesforce CPQ/CRM, and experience integrating financial systems.
  • US GAAP Expertise: Deep understanding of ASC 606; commitment to staying current on revenue recognition developments.
  • Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyze large datasets, identify process bottlenecks, and implement scalable solutions.
    Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional projects, communicate technical requirements to business stakeholders, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Self‑Starter: Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment; thrives as a change agent and process innovation champion.

Nice to Have

  • CPA designation or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with Python, VBA, or other scripting languages.
  • Previous tenure in a high‑growth SaaS or eCommerce environment.

#LI-Remote

Algolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The annual base salary compensation range for this role reflects US market pay data within this location. The exact compensation offered for this role may vary depending on specific location and job-related knowledge, technical skills, and experience; and is only one part of our Total Rewards philosophy to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Remote US: Base Salary Pay Range

$120,000 - $160,000 USD

FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE STRATEGY:

Algolia’s flexible workplace model is designed to empower all Algolians to fulfill our mission to power search and discovery with ease. We place an emphasis on an individual’s impact, contribution, and output, over their physical location. Algolia is a high-trust environment and many of our team members have the autonomy to choose where they want to work and when. 

We have a global presence with offices in Paris, NYC, London, Sydney and Bucharest, however we also offer many of our team members the option to work remotely either as fully remote or hybrid-remote employees. Positions listed as "Remote" are only available for remote work within the specified country. Positions listed within a specific city are only available in that location - depending on the role it may be available with either a hybrid-remote or in-office schedule.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN LIVE OUR VALUES:

  • GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment.
  • TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership.
  • CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
  • CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company.
  • HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.

We’re looking for talented, passionate people to help build the world’s best search and discovery technology. We value autonomy, diversity, and collaboration. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and supported—regardless of race, age, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, color, veteran status, disability, or socioeconomic background.

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