Confluent

Senior Technical Revenue Manager

United States

$186,800 – $219,400Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, Data StreamingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA and Big 4 experience being preferred. An ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressively responsible experience, including at least 5 years of audit or advisory experience in revenue accounting, specifically within the software industry. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606 for SaaS and on-premise software (with a preference for usage-based SaaS), is essential. The role requires precision, analytical skills, organization, self-motivation, the ability to research complex accounting issues and recommend solutions, and strong leadership and prioritization skills for a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are also necessary to effectively interact with all company levels.

Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Revenue Manager will establish, develop, and maintain the company's revenue accounting policies, proactively monitoring and implementing new revenue accounting standards and assessing their impact. This role involves serving as the subject matter expert on revenue accounting, preparing technical accounting memorandums for non-standard contracts and new offerings, and advising sales and growth teams on deal structures with a focus on revenue accounting impact. Responsibilities also include assisting in the negotiation and review of new revenue contracts, collaborating on new product introductions by assessing revenue recognition, operational impact, scalability, and business risk with product management, engineering, and GTM teams, and working closely with external auditors to ensure policy adherence, align on new revenue topics, and meet audit and SEC reporting deliverables.

Skills

Revenue accounting
Consumption revenue models
Accounting policies
Subscription revenue
Usage-based revenue
CPA
Technical revenue accounting
Software industry
GAAP

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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