Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, and they are seeking a Sr. Manager of RevOps Accounting to lead the end-to-end revenue accounting function. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Sales, Legal, Product, and Engineering to ensure effective revenue recognition policies and operations.ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end revenue accounting operations, including but not limited to daily invoice/order approval and credit approvalAssist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close process, ensuring timely and accurate ledger entries, account receivable, allowance and related account reconciliations, and disclosuresPrepare revenue variance analysis, executive dashboards, and financial statement disclosures for leadership and board presentationsEnsure compliance with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP for all revenue streams (subscription, consumption-based billing, and other business models)Maintain, adhere and enforce the company’s global revenue recognition policiesLead the revenue portion of quarterly and annual external audit, serving as the main point of contact for auditors on operational revenue dataDesign, implement, and monitor a proactive collections strategy to minimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and optimize working capitalClosely monitor AR aging schedules to identify delinquent accounts, trends in late payments, and potential credit risksAct as the primary escalation point for high-value or highly sensitive delinquent accounts, directly negotiating payment plans or resolutions with customer finance teamsLead the financial and operational evaluation of our merchant processing infrastructure, including building business cases for migrating from Stripe to alternative enterprise platforms (e.g., Adyen, Checkout.com, Airwallex)Act as the primary deputy to the Director of Revenue Accounting, operationalizing new accounting policies and translating complex technical memorandums into scalable system workflowsPartner with FP&A and Director of Revenue Accounting to provide accurate data inputs for revenue and deferred revenue forecastingPartner closely with Sales, Legal, and Sales Operations during contract negotiations to assess the accounting treatment and revenue impact before deals are finalizedMentor and manage revenue accounting staff, ensuring alignment with business priorities and individual development goalsLead and support the implementation and optimization of revenue automation tools (NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management, Orb etc.)Collaborate with IT/Business Systems to implement, upgrade, or optimize revenue automation tools (NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management, Orb, Salesforce)Ensure data cleanliness and seamless syncing between sales inputs and financial outputsStreamline the workflows between CRM (Salesforce) and the Orb billing system to reduce billing errors and leakagePartner with Product and Sales Ops to ensure new pricing models, SKUs, and billing structures can be accurately tracked and automated by the accounting teamDrive the continuous improvement of internal controls over revenue recognition; own the operational compliance of multi-element arrangements and complex contract modificationsDesign, implement, and maintain strong SOX compliance controls over the order-to-cash and revenue recognition cyclesPartner with Sales Operations and HR to review upcoming Sales Commission PlansEnsure plans are structured for operational feasibility and evaluate their accounting impact under ASC 340-40 (deferred contract costs)Oversee the end-to-end monthly commission cycle. This includes calculating payouts based on sales performance metrics, maintaining commission schedules, and validating data accuracy across CRM and payroll systemsManage the capitalization and amortization schedules of sales commissions, aligning the expense recognition with the lifetime of the underlying customer contractsSkills8+ years of relevant accounting and revenue operations experience including 2+ years in a leadership or management roleDeep understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition practices for SaaS and consumption-based business modelsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldDemonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and manage multiple prioritiesExcellent communication skills and a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholdersStrong analytical skills and attention to detail, coupled with a proactive and strategic mindset. Willingness to roll up their sleevesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and practical experience with SQL are highly valued and will significantly contribute to success in this rolePublic accounting experience preferredCPA preferredExperience with ERP, billing, and revenue operations platforms is strongly preferred, including but not limited to: Netsuite, Salesforce, SPIFF, Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouse, Tableau, etcCandidates with hands-on experience leading or supporting system integration projects (e.g., ERP-to-billing data flows, commission platform configuration, or CRM-to-revenue system connections) will be given strong preferenceCompany OverviewBackblaze is a cloud storage platform offering Computer Backup and Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.backblaze.com.Company H1B SponsorshipBackblaze has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 7 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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