Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before.
The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.
Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.
Your Role
We are seeking a Senior Revenue Accounting Manager to lead and scale Zip’s revenue accounting function. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for a motivated manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. In this role, you will own the entire revenue recognition process which includes driving the execution of revenue accounting close, reviewing customer contracts, assessing the revenue recognition impact from new pricing and packaging initiatives, and overseeing operational revenue processes. Success in this role requires a hands-on approach, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to partner directly with key stakeholders and leadership to drive operational efficiency, ensure ASC 606 compliance, and scale our processes for rapid growth.
You Will
• Own month-end close activities for global revenue recognition and commissions accounting, including the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analysis.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Revenue Accounting Operations by surfacing operational insights, risks, and improvement opportunities that inform the revenue accounting strategy.
• Collaborate with Sales, Deal Desk, and Legal to review customer agreement structures, evaluate revenue recognition impact, and propose solutions that align with internal policies and business objectives.
• Prepare technical accounting policy memos for complex revenue topics such as variable consideration, Standalone Selling Prices (SSP), and principal versus agent assessment.
• Identify and lead initiatives to deploy automation across revenue accounting and quote-to-cash workflows to support Zip’s next phase of growth.
• Develop and maintain operational revenue accounting procedures and related documentation as product offerings and commercial models evolve.
• Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to drive effective collaboration.
• Manage the external audit for revenue and commissions accounting matters.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to the senior revenue accountants to support technical excellence across the revenue accounting function.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience; experience in public accounting and/or high-growth companies preferred.
• Deep knowledge of ASC 606 and experience applying revenue recognition guidance to complex customer arrangements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex revenue. topics into clear, practical guidance for non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving systems and processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office, NetSuite and/or other revenue recognition accounting systems.
The salary range for this role is $170,000 - $210,000. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.
Perks & Benefits
At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.
📈 Start-up equity
🦷 Full health, vision & dental coverage
🍽️ Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
🚍 Commuter benefit
🚠 Team building events & happy hours
🌴 Flexible PTO
💻 Apple equipment plus home office budget
💸 401k plan
We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!