Head of Revenue Accounting (AI)

TL;DR

Head of Revenue Accounting (Finance/AI): Leading the revenue accounting, deal desk, and technical accounting functions to support rapid commercial growth with an accent on ASC 606 compliance and internal controls. Focus on designing scalable revenue systems, shaping commercial deal structures, and preparing for public-company reporting readiness.

Location: Hybrid: Must be based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY (at least 25% office presence)

Salary: $300,000 - $385,000 USD

Company

AI safety and research company focused on creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Serve as the company's authority on complex revenue recognition (ASC 606) and document technical positions in well-reasoned memos.
• Manage the deal desk by defining accounting guardrails and partnering with Sales and Legal to structure commercial agreements.
• Lead financial reporting, revenue-related footnotes, and technical disclosure positions to build toward public-company readiness.
• Own the revenue system roadmap, collaborating with Finance Systems for requirements, design, and optimization.
• Design and implement internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) for revenue and technical accounting processes.
• Mentor and grow the accounting team while integrating AI tools like Claude to streamline workflows and research.

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing accounting teams.
• Deep expertise in ASC 606 for software, subscription, or consumption-based business models.
• CPA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Extensive experience with US GAAP, technical research, and preparing financial disclosures.
• Experience owning or implementing a revenue/billing platform such as Zuora.
• Demonstrated ability to influence non-accounting stakeholders in Sales, Legal, and Engineering.

Nice to have

• Public company experience or knowledge of SOX 404 compliance.
• Professional background at a national or Big Four accounting firm.
• Experience with hybrid or usage-based revenue models specifically in AI or Cloud infrastructure.
• Experience using LLMs to automate accounting, contract review, or controls work.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on the social and ethical implications of AI.
• Competitive compensation with optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave policies.
• Flexible working hours and high-quality collaborative office spaces.
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.