Revenue Accounting Manager

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most.

The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back.

In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team The Revenue Recognition Accounting Team drives accuracy and transparency around revenue recognition to ensure consistent financial reporting.

We're a dynamic group of accounting professionals who continue to strive for professional excellence and career growth while maintaining a culture of work-life balance. Our team is excited to continue to be a pivotal contributor to projects geared toward automation and accounting for new entities. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Revenue Accounting Manager that will be responsible for helping manage the deal review process and financial close procedures for the Revenue Accounting Team.

The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with an entrepreneurial mindset who is also excited and energetic about joining a transformative team. Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day accounting activities and mentor junior team members of the revenue recognition team. Review revenue agreements in connection with deal review process to ensure compliance with ASC 606 and Workday revenue policy.

Manage deal review communications between revenue team and Sales, Sales Operations and Legal during contract negotiations and provide guidance and assistance to ensure proper revenue recognition. Provide as-needed technical accounting guidance to business partners and team members as part of deal review process. Effectively manage workflow to provide timely feedback and input while keeping management aware of key issues.

Partner with order-to-cash cross functional teams (Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, Sales Ops, Finance, and/or AR) to ensure all fully executed agreements are properly booked and recognized in our systems to ensure accuracy in quarterly metrics. Collaborate with broader team on completing month-end close activities and accurate reporting of key revenue data. Support the Revenue Accounting team with other special projects, as needed.

About You Required Qualifications: 8+ years related experience in Revenue / Accounting. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. Experience with SaaS/Technology industry.

4+ years in People Leadership / Managerial role. Other Qualifications: Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance. CPA with Big 4 experience preferred.

A highly productive self-starter with very strong work ethic . Strong accountability and detail oriented; prepares accurate and timely work product. Ability to work independently and thrive, and be a team player.

Strong interpersonal, communication and messaging skills. Ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment. Capable of moving between a variety of roles with ease with working with cross functional teams.

Understanding of global quote-to-cash business processes and best practices. Advanced skills in Excel, Salesforce, Apttus, and experience using Workday. Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote.

Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together.

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