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)