Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting - job 1 of 2

About Handshake

Handshake is building the career network for the AI economy, backed by the largest and most trusted job network on the internet. As the only three-sided job marketplace connecting 18 million knowledge workers, 1,500 educational institutions, and 1 million employers, Handshake powers career discovery, hiring, and upskilling—from first internships to full-time roles, freelance work to gig work, and beyond.

Founded in 2014, we’ve built the most trusted platform for early talent—owning the college-to-career market and powering nearly every career center. Today we’re building on that foundation to help students and early professionals upskill or reskill for the future.

Now’s a great time to join Handshake. Here’s why:

• Category Leader: Over 92% coverage across US universities & 77% of total US university student population.
• Proven Market Demand: Deep employer partnerships across Fortune 500s and the world’s leading AI research labs.
• World-Class Team: Leadership from Scale AI, Open AI, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, just to name a few.
• Capitalized & Scaling: $434M raised with a $175M+ run rate.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Revenue, Accounting Manager to join the accounting team and support the growing Handshake business. In this role you will drive all aspects of revenue and receivables operations, build the team of talented professionals, lead the system automation efforts and partner with cross-functional Handshake teams.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, great interpersonal communication skills, willingness and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage the monthly revenue close and reporting process, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of revenue recognition.
• Prepare and review revenue-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of revenue recognition policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with ASC 606and other relevant accounting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Legal, and Finance) to review and interpret customer contracts for proper revenue treatment.
• Lead the Accounts Receivable operations team, overseeing customer invoicing, cash applications, collections, and customer account reconciliation processes.
• Analyze customer aging reports and provide guidance on appropriate actions to collect outstanding balances and account for delinquent balances.
• Monitor and improve the billing and accounting system setup, partnering with our NetSuite and Celigo support teams on reporting and automation initiatives.
• Mentor and provide performance management for junior team members.
• Continuously improve revenue accounting processes and internal controls by driving system automation initiatives and developing standard operating procedures.
• Actively participate in external audits and respond to revenue-related audit inquiries. Assist with the preparation of external financial statements and disclosures related to revenue.
• Liaise with third-party NetSuite support providers to improve outputs and transaction layouts, ensuring alignment with domestic and international document requirements.
• Monitor and improve tax compliance, leveraging Avalara for domestic transactions and identifying and implementing procedures for international transactions (e.g., NetSuite SuiteTax).
• Create reports from various data sources to summarize, forecast, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cash collections and revenue.
• Manage master data related to SKU integration across key business applications.

Desired Capabilities

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 2 year of management experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, specifically ASC 606 and its application.
• CPA or similar internationally recognized accounting certification is a plus.
• Previous public accounting experience with a Big Four firm is a plus.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and ERP systems. Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite Advanced Revenue Module (ARM) and its configuration is a plus.
• Experience with project management of systems implementations is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of Power Query or similar tools is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Knowledge of middleware or iPaaS (e.g., Celigo) is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of transactions, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of supervising and developing a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported—and thrive at work and in life.

The below benefits are for full-time US employees.

🎯 Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company

💰 Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching

🍼 Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching

💝 Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend

📚 Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development

💻 Remote & Office: Stipends for home office setup, internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office

🏝 Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days, winter #ShakeBreak where our whole office closes for a week!

🤝 Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses

Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.