Revenue Manager, dbt Labs

• 6–9+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant focus on revenue recognition
• Strong technical knowledge of ASC 606, including contracts with multiple performance obligations, contract modifications, SSP analysis, and variable consideration
• Experience reviewing complex contracts and non-standard deal structures
• Experience leading or reviewing monthly revenue close processes
• Demonstrated ability to research, document, and defend accounting conclusions
• Experience working in a SaaS or technology company environment
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume

Desirable

• As our business continues to grow in scale and complexity, we are strengthening our revenue accounting function to ensure operational excellence, technical rigor, and scalable financial reporting
• As Revenue Manager, you will play a critical technical leadership role within the revenue team
• You will own first-level review of revenue close activities, lead technical revenue accounting analysis, and serve as a key partner in evaluating complex contracts and new product initiatives
• Your expertise will help ensure our revenue recognition processes remain consistent, well-documented, and aligned with ASC 606 as the business evolves
• This role offers meaningful visibility and impact — supporting cross-functional initiatives, influencing revenue policy, and helping elevate the technical capabilities of the broader team
• Revenue Close & Review:
• Lead first-level review of monthly revenue recognition activities prepared by the team
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and revenue schedules for accuracy and completeness
• Oversee complex contract reviews, including contract modifications, non-standard deal structures, and consumption-based revenue recognition
• Ensure timely and accurate revenue reporting in accordance with ASC 606
• Technical Accounting & Policy:
• Research and document accounting conclusions for complex revenue transactions
• Draft and maintain technical revenue memos, including quarterly revenue reporting memos
• Maintain and enhance the company’s revenue recognition policy
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ASC 606
• Cross-Functional Partnership:
• Partner with Sales, Legal, Product, Data, and F&S to evaluate revenue implications of new products, pricing strategies, and evolving deal structures
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from a revenue accounting perspective
• Provide clear accounting guidance on non-standard or strategic transactions
• Controls & Process Improvement:
• Strengthen documentation, review procedures, and revenue-related internal controls
• Support external audit processes related to revenue
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency within revenue operations
• Team Support:
• Provide technical guidance and coaching the team
• Elevate the team’s technical depth and review quality

• Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Live Assessment
• Team Interviews