Senior Accounting Manager, Revenue at Khan Academy in Remote

Summary: Khan Academy is a nonprofit dedicated to providing a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. They are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager, Revenue to lead key accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting processes and managing a high-performing team. Responsibilities: - Directly manage and develop accounting staff, including hiring, on boarding, training, and performance management - Provide clear goals, regular feedback, and professional development to support team members - Review team deliverables for accuracy and completeness, ensuring high-quality output - Lead and oversee revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligation assessment, and revenue allocation - Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Philanthropy to review contracts and ensure proper accounting treatment - Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting documentation for revenue recognition conclusions - Monitor and implement updates to accounting standards and ensure compliance with US GAAP - Manage the full cycle order-to-cash process, including billing, cash application, accounts receivable, collections, and revenue reporting - Ensure timely and accurate invoicing aligned with contractual terms and funding agreements - Oversee AR aging, allowance analysis, and bad debt provisioning - Evaluate and enhance O2C workflows, systems, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy - Lead key components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes - Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules - Prepare audit-ready reconciliations and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clear audit trails - Serve as a primary contact for external auditors for revenue, receivables, and related areas - Support preparation of financial statements and variance analyses - Support treasury activities as needed, including cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, liquidity management, and coordination with banking partners - Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting - Identify opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement - Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance - 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including revenue accounting experience - Strong expertise in ASC 606 and revenue recognition principles - Hands-on experience managing the full cycle order-to-cash process - Experience preparing detailed account reconciliations and maintaining audit-ready supporting documentation - Deep knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls - Experience supporting external audits - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment - High level of integrity and accountability - Collaborative and cross-functional mindset - Process-oriented with a continuous improvement focus Preferred Qualifications: - CPA preferred - Motivated by the Khan Academy mission 'to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere' - Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of other, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization Required Skills: ASC 606 expertise, GAAP knowledge, Revenue recognition, Order-to-cash process Important Skills: Audit support, Financial reporting, Internal controls Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Process improvement, CPA preferred Benefits: Competitive salaries, Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority, 8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3-day weekend boost, Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times, Generous parental leave, An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best, The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education, Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups, 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life