Khan Academy - Senior Accounting Manager, Revenue
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Requirements
• 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 • 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
Responsibilities
• Team Leadership and Management • 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. • Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting • 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. • Order-to-Cash (O2C) Oversight • 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. • Financial Close, Reconciliations & Audit Support • 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. • Internal Controls & Process Improvement • 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.
Benefits
• We may be a non-profit, but we reward our talented team extremely well! We offer: • 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 • And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life • At Khan Academy we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, the well-being of our employees, and our Khan community. This belief is why we have built out a robust Total Rewards package that includes competitive base salaries, and extensive benefits and perks to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. • The compensation band for this role is $120,800 - $135,900 USD annually for candidates based in the United States and $163,238 - $183,643 CAD annually for candidates based in Canada. • The pay range for this position is a general guideline only. The salary offered will depend on internal pay equity and the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and job market data.
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