At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.
From building industry-leading products to cultivating an exceptional company culture, our core values guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in bold, innovative ways, we’d love to connect with you.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced Technical Revenue Accounting Manager to join our North America Accounting team as an individual contributor, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting. This position will provide revenue recognition guidance to the business, review contracts, perform the monthly and quarterly close process for revenue, reconcile and validate deferred revenue and other accounts, book all required reserves and adjustments, analyze data, and prepare and review reports for auditors and executives. The ideal candidate will be able to creatively resolve a wide range of highly complex issues that involve significant expertise and intimate knowledge of revenue accounting guidance and accounting systems as well as proactively identifying and preventing potential issues prior to their occurrence through creative process development.
What will you do?
- Support monthly/quarterly closing activities including, but not limited to, reviewing revenue transactions, performing accounting assessments, reviewing customer contracts, documenting revenue conclusions, performing accounting system activities and preparing/reviewing journal entries.
- Lead the bi-annual SSP analysis, providing insights, conclusions and recommendations.
- Research and operationalize complex and non-routine revenue accounting transactions or new GTM strategies as they are introduced.
- Update technical accounting memos and policies.
- Support revenue/accounting automation projects as required, such as system logic enhancements or new system implementations.
- Build and maintain relationships with sales, legal, pricing, and finance business partners.
- Collaborate with other teams to stay on top of upcoming revenue projects; identify accounting risks and work with team to address them.
- Coordinate and manage project/task priorities internally within the revenue accounting team both in and out of the month end close period.
- Evaluate accounting treatment of commission capitalization and perform monthly/quarterly activities.
- Ensure compliance with SOX through the performance of control procedures.
- Work with external auditors, prepare and review quarterly/annual support packages to ensure the company is compliant with ASC 606.
What skills and knowledge should you bring?
- Accounting Standards: Demonstrated understanding of technical revenue accounting to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations, mitigating the risk of financial penalties and reputational damage. Prior experience with multi-obligation arrangements and review of contracts with revenue-impacting terms.
- Technical Ability: Capable of applying technical skills to operational processes as well as ensuring work outputs are error free. Demonstrated intuition and ability to creatively resolve a wide range of highly complex issues that involve significant expertise and intimate knowledge of the revenue accounting standards.
- Operational Leadership: Capable of leading revenue close processes, demonstrating full understanding of processes and their dependencies, ensuring tasks are completed by the team timely and accurately.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Capable of leading and mentoring fellow members of the revenue accounting team, driving performance and professional growth as well as providing technical expertise and operational leadership.
- Software or SaaS ASC 606 revenue accounting experience required. Familiarity with multi- obligation arrangements, non-standard contract terms (e.g. T4C), VC, and MR required.
- 4-6 years total accounting experience. 3-5 years of public accounting experience at a Big 4 or large regional firm preferred.
- Expert Excel skills and Microsoft office tool experience required (e.g. Multi-dataset manipulation, pivot tables, xlookups, complex embedded formulas, etc.).
- Experience with accounting system logic, setup, and design required. Experience with NetSuite and SFDC preferred. Experience with hands-on coaching with team members.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area.
Why us?
You will tackle extraordinary challenges and work with the very best in the industry.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA
- Unlimited Vacation
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Numerous company-sponsored events including regular happy hours and team building events
This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate. For some locations, a different pay range may apply. If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting process. You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions.
SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.
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