Revenue Accounting Manager (ASC 606)

About the role

Shield AI, a venture-backed defense-tech company, is looking for a Revenue Accounting Manager to join its growing Accounting team. The role covers the full revenue recognition process, from contract review to monthly closing, and builds cross-functional links with legal, business development and program finance.

Key responsibilities

• Own and evolve the company's ASC 606 revenue policies, including SSP analyses and allocations, as products, pricing models and contracts change.
• Serve as subject matter expert on ASC 606 and ensure consistent application of revenue recognition policies.
• Lead the monthly revenue close, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, unbilled revenue, contract assets and liabilities, and reconciliations.
• Analyze revenue results, trends and unusual transactions and explain them to Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Oversee revenue journal entries, accruals, adjustments and reconciliations in line with GAAP.
• Work with Revenue Operations, Billing, Accounts Receivable, FP&A, Sales and Legal on the revenue lifecycle.
• Build revenue accounting processes, controls and documentation supporting internal control and SOX readiness.
• Support internal and external audits, including audit schedules and technical accounting responses.
• Identify automation and improvement opportunities in revenue accounting systems and reporting.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in public and private accounting, focused on technical revenue accounting under ASC 606/IFRS 15.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with high-growth companies and SOX compliance protocols.
• Preferred: CPA, Big 4 experience, and SaaS/PaaS industry experience.

Required skills

• Intermediate knowledge of ASC 606 and deep understanding of order-to-cash processes.
• Experience with revenue recognition and OTC systems such as Salesforce.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.