Global Revenue Accounting Manager

Cognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI and data solutions that solve some of the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, including low-code AI agents, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements.

Our moonshot is bold: unlock $100B in customer value by 2035 and redefine how global industry works.

What Cognite is Relentless to achieve

We thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward - not step back - you’ll feel at home here. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

How you’ll demonstrate Ownership

We are looking for a high-energy Revenue Accounting Manager to join us during one of the most exciting phases of our journey. As we prepare for life as a public company, your mission will be to transform our revenue operations into a "public-ready" function. You aren’t just managing spreadsheets; you are building the rigorous controls, automated systems, and technical documentation required for a successful IPO.

In a pre-IPO company, the Revenue Accounting Manager is the guardian of our most important metric. You will provide the confidence that our growth is real, sustainable, and compliant, giving investors the green light to believe in our future.

The Impact you bring to Cognite

Strategic Responsibilities

IPO Readiness: Lead the charge in upgrading our revenue documentation and internal controls to meet SOX 404(b) standards.Managing month-end close: Improving the month end close process to improve accuracy and timeliness of reporting. Ensuring monthly tasks are completed within deadlines and documentation is prepared in a timely manner. Policy Ownership: Draft and maintain the Global Revenue Recognition Policy in accordance with ASC 606/IFRS 5, ensuring it evolves alongside our changing product roadmap and international expansion.The "Deal Desk" Consultant: Partner with Rev Ops to review high-value, non-standard enterprise contracts. You’ll help structure "win-win" deals that maximize revenue recognition under ASC 606/IFRS 15.Systems Implementation: Play a lead role in implementing or optimizing a dedicated revenue automation tool (e.g., Zone billing) to handle high-volume transaction data.VSOE/SSP Analysis: Perform and maintain Standalone Selling Price (SSP) analyses to ensure proper allocation of transaction prices across performance obligations.

Technical Profile

Experience

Big 4 public accounting experience is a major plus (you know what auditors look for because you were one).

5–7 years of experience, with at least 3 years focused on SaaS revenue accounting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA license is highly preferred.

Data Mastery

High "Excel IQ" and experience with SQL or BI tools to parse through large SaaS billing datasets.

Experience with Netsuite, Zone billing and Sales force are a plus.

Communication

Ability to stand your ground with the Sales team while remaining a helpful partner.

Adaptability

Comfort with ambiguity—processes will change, and you’ll be the one changing them.

The "Why" Behind This Role

"In a pre-IPO company, the Revenue Manager is the guardian of our most important metric. You provide the confidence that our growth is real, sustainable, and compliant, giving investors the green light to believe in our future."

Key Metrics for Success

Audit Speed: Reducing the time it takes to clear revenue-related audit requests.Automation Rate: Moving from manual Excel-based revenue schedules to a fully automated sub-ledger system.Accuracy: Minimal "out-of-period" adjustments during quarterly reviews.

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter

* Competitive compensation

* 401(k) with employer matching

* Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents

* Unlimited PTO

* Paid Parental Leave Program

* Employee Referral Program

* Join a team of 60+ different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝.

* A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more

* Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries

* Join our HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.

* Paid mobile phone and WiFI

Equal Opportunity

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment.