Technical Revenue Accountant

Self Financial is a venture-backed, high-growth FinTech company with a mission to increase economic inclusion and financial resilience by empowering people to build credit and build savings.We're looking for people who share our passion and are driven to tackle challenges, find solutions and make the financial space better for the communities we serve.Our team is passionate about challenging the status quo of the credit industry by providing people accessible tools to take control of their credit. Executing on our mission requires deep collaboration across our teams to ensure our products reach the people who can benefit from them the most, particularly the 100 million+ Americans who have no or low credit.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Position OverviewWe are seeking a technically-minded accounting professional to lead revenue accountingand assist withtechnical accounting matters within our growing fintech organization. This is a specialized role focused on revenue recognition under ASC 606, complex technical accounting research and memo drafting, equity and stock-based compensation accounting, and financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP. The role partners closely with FP&A, Legal, Product, and external auditors to ensure accurate accounting for new products, contracts, and strategic initiatives as the company scales.This is not a generalist staff accountant role. The ideal candidate brings public accounting experience, hands-on revenue recognition expertise, and the ability to independently research and document complex technical accounting positions. This role will report to the Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Revenue AccountingLead revenue accounting under ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligation analysis, and revenue recognition decisions for new and existing product offeringsAssist with research, draft, and maintain technical accounting memos covering revenue recognition, leases (ASC 842), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), debt, and other complex topicsAssist with implementation of new accounting standards and pronouncements, including impact assessments and policy updatesAssist with equity and stock-based compensation accounting, including coordination with Carta for cap table data, expense calculations, and disclosuresFinancial ReportingAssist in preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAPAssist withfinancial reporting workflows and documentation within Workiva, including footnote disclosures and supporting workpapersPartner with external auditors on technical accounting matters, revenue testing, and audit deliverablesSystems, Data & Cross-Functional PartnershipUtilize SQL and data analysis tools to query large transactional datasets in support of revenue accounting, contract analytics, and financial reportingPartner cross-functionally with FP&A, Product, Legal, and Operations to evaluate the accounting impact of new product launches, pricing changes, and contract structuresSupport procurement and expense accounting workflows through Coupa where they intersect with technical accounting mattersDrive automation and process improvements across revenue accounting, technical accounting documentation, and financial reporting workflowsAssist with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and related financial reporting processesPartner with the GL team to ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close proceduresRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting requiredCPA strongly preferred, or active CPA candidate with completion expected within 12 months6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with public accounting experience (Big 4 or large regional firm) strongly preferredDemonstrated hands-on experience applying ASC 606 (revenue recognition) in a technology, fintech, or SaaS environmentexperience drafting technical accounting memos and conducting independent accounting researchWorking knowledge of ASC 842 (leases) and ASC 718 (stock-based compensation)Proficiency with SQL for querying transactional dataAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex lookups, large-dataset modeling)Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting an IPO readiness program, S-1 process, or SEC reportingHands-on experience with Workiva for financial reportingHands-on experience with Carta for equity administration and stock-based compensation accountingExperience with FloQast, Coupa, or NetSuite in a technical accounting or revenue contextPrior experience in a high-growth fintech or consumer financial services companyA technical accounting specialist who can independently research, conclude on, and document complex accounting issuesStrong written communication skills - the ability to translate technical accounting conclusions into clear, audit-ready memosComfort operating in ambiguity and driving conclusions on novel transactionsIntellectual curiosity and a desire to stay current on evolving GAAP and SEC guidanceStrong cross-functional partnership skills, particularly with non-accounting stakeholdersBase salary range: $100,000 - $120,000 annually.Individual pay is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and other job-related reasons. Benefits and Perks: We have the compensation and benefits you expect. But there's one thing that Self Financial can offer that many companies cannot: we can positively change the world, while making a profit. We are a team of Builders, empowering our customers to build their dreams. We have a Do the Right Thing ethos in all that we do, and we hope you value that approach, too.Our perks include:Company equity in the form of Stock OptionsPerformance-based bonusesGenerous employer-paid health, vision and dental insurance coverageFlexible vacation policyEducational assistanceFree gym membershipCasual dress codeTeam building events and activitiesRemote work arrangements/ flexible work schedulePaid parental leaveSelf Financial requires all employees hired to successfully pass a background check.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.At this time, we are only able to consider applicants who are U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders for employment opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.