Director, Revenue Accounting

About the role

Anthropic is seeking a seasoned Revenue Accounting professional to join our growing Accounting Team. In this position, you will drive revenue accounting operations, accounts receivable accounting, and financial reporting processes. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate revenue recognition, managing complex AR processes including CECL compliance, and enhancing our month-end close operations. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and thrives in our fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily revenue accounting operations, including high-volume transaction processing, and ensure accurate revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606
• Own the month-end revenue close process by reviewing and approving revenue-related account reconciliations and journal entries for revenue, deferred revenue, and unbilled receivables
• Manage comprehensive accounts receivable accounting functions, including AR reconciliations, aging analysis, and accurate recording of customer receivables
• Lead quarterly CECL aging analysis to ensure consistent application of ASC 326 and work with AR & Collections Lead to develop key AR metrics for management reporting
• Perform regular month-end close flux analysis, identifying and explaining significant variances in revenue and accounts receivable balances to ensure financial integrity and provide insights for management decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance Operations, Finance Strategy, Billing Support, and business partners on strategic processes and programs
• Support revenue accounting system initiatives, including design, implementation, testing, and optimization
• Serve as subject matter expert for revenue and AR accounting questions across the organization
• Lead audit coordination and serve as primary contact for external auditors during year-end audit
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all revenue and AR processes

You may be a good fit if you have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent experience) 
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in public accounting
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers & ASC 326 Credit Impairment
• Experience with accounts receivable accounting and financial reporting
• Experience in collaborating across departments to influence change
• Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and strong sense of teamwork
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership and independence, with proven ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and drive initiatives to completion with minimal supervision
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring accounting professionals, with the potential to lead team members (both contractors and FTEs) as our team continues to grow

Strong candidates may also have

• Experience in a growing SaaS technology business, preferably in startup or high-growth environments
• Experience with third-party platform revenue models and related accounting complexities
• Passion for data integrity, comfort with large datasets, and enjoyment of solving complex problems
• Proficiency with mainstream ERP systems and revenue engines such as NetSuite ARM, Oracle, SAP, Workday Financials and comparable systems. NetSuite ARM experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Metronome, Stripe, Anrok, or similar software is a plus
• Database & SQL experience is a plus
• Exceptional business acumen with ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders