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Lead Revenue Accountant

Vaco
$135,000.00 - $145,000.00 / yr
United States, California, San Diego
Nov 19, 2025
Title: Lead Revenue Accountant Company: Technology and Financial Software Industry Compensation:$135-145k base + bonus + RSUs Summary Seeking a highly skilled Lead Revenue Accountant to support revenue recognition, month-end close, and process improvements within a large, multi-product technology organization. This role partners cross-functionally, applies strong technical accounting knowledge, and contributes to scalable, high-quality financial reporting. Hybrid schedule with flexible hours and seasonal busy periods (October through January). Responsibilities * Support revenue recognition activities and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards * Lead portions of the month-end and quarter-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical review * Evaluate and enhance end-to-end revenue processes for accuracy, efficiency, and control effectiveness * Partner with cross-functional teams on revenue-related matters including billing, policy interpretation, and reporting * Prepare and review financial analyses, documentation, and presentations for leadership * Provide informal mentorship and dotted-line guidance to team members as needed Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and approximately seven or more years of relevant experience * Strong technical accounting foundation with deep revenue recognition expertise * Demonstrated ability to analyze processes, solve problems proactively, and drive improvements * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across departments and leadership levels * Highly organized with strong analytical, prioritization, and risk assessment skills * Professional skepticism and validation/testing mindset; public accounting or internal audit experience preferred * Proficiency with spreadsheets and ERP systems; experience with Oracle R12, BRM/Siebel, Blackline, or Business Objects is a plus * Prior experience managing or overseeing team members, even in an informal capacity * CPA, MBA, and FinTech experience considered strong advantages Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.