[Remote] Director, Technical Revenue & Assurance at Confluent

United States

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$230,400 – $276,500Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • BS in Finance or Accounting
  • CPA
  • 10 years of progressive experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm or a global, publicly traded high-tech organization
  • Minimum of 3 years in a technical revenue role
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, primarily revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Experience with both on-premise software revenue and SaaS
  • Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead Confluent’s Technical Revenue & Assurance function as a subject matter expert on ASC 606
  • Own the revenue policy framework and technical positions
  • Structure and influence complex revenue deals
  • Build, motivate, and grow a high-performing team
  • Partner across the product lifecycle on pricing/packaging and new product introductions
  • Lead auditor engagement
  • Provide revenue recognition guidance across contract negotiations, new pricing and packaging initiatives, and new product introductions
  • Set the vision, governance, and roadmap to ensure revenue outcomes are both compliant and aligned to growth and business objectives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ASC 606Revenue RecognitionTechnical AccountingFinancial PolicyTeam LeadershipCommunicationStrategic Advisory

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Director, Technical Revenue & Assurance position?

The salary range is $230.4K - $276.5K.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What qualifications and experience are required for this role?

The ideal candidate is an experienced CPA with at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience at either a Big 4 public accounting firm or a publicly traded, high-tech organization, including a minimum of 3 years in a technical revenue role, and experience from a global, growing software company with on-premise software revenue and SaaS.

What is the company culture like at Confluent?

Confluent fosters a collaborative environment with no egos or solo acts, emphasizing smart, curious team members who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, show up for each other, and push toward something bigger together.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A strong candidate is an experienced CPA with 10+ years in Big 4 or high-tech public companies, including 3+ years in technical revenue, expertise in ASC 606, and experience with complex revenue arrangements in global software companies involving SaaS and on-premise revenue.

Confluent

Data streaming solutions for real-time processing

About Confluent

Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$443.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Best Teammates on Planet Earth - Loving your job has a lot to do with the people around you. Luckily at Confluent, you will find some of the most genuine people who make you excited to come to work each day.
Adjustable Working Arrangements - While most of our employees work typical business hours, we encourage everyone to partner with their manager to make a schedule that works best for them and Confluent.
Robust Benefits - Health and wellness is important and Confluent is proud to offer a total benefits program that ranks in the top percentile of companies similar in size to our industry in our established geographies.
Rest and Recharge Days - Personal time off is great but it is even better when your whole team has the day. Each quarter, teams have three recharge days where the entire team logs off and refreshes before coming back to work.
Weekly Lunch Spend - At Confluent, we have a weekly lunch program called “No Pay Thursday.” On Thursdays, lunch is provided by Confluent at local restaurants and grocery stores, taxes may apply for some countries.
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - Confluent employees work really hard to meet the needs of our growing and scaling business. To make sure that we don’t burn out, we encourage everyone to balance their PTO in an adequate way.

Risks

CTO Chad Verbowski's retirement may lead to a temporary leadership vacuum.
WarpStream acquisition may present integration challenges, disrupting operations.
Participation in MongoDB AI Program exposes Confluent to competitive pressures.

Differentiation

Confluent's platform is based on Apache Kafka, a leading open-source data streaming technology.
The company offers a subscription-based model, ensuring steady recurring revenue streams.
Confluent's solutions cater to diverse industries, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Apache Flink complements Confluent's existing Apache Kafka-based solutions.
Integration with MongoDB's AI Applications Program enhances AI-driven data processing capabilities.
The OEM Program launch can drive new partnerships and expand market presence.

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