Revenue Accounting Manager
Job description
MEET DEEPL
DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation.
Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw "Jarek" Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.
Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you're ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination.
WHAT SETS US APART
What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We're a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected.
When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture.
What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepl/,Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepl_official/, and our Blog https://www.deepl.com/en/blog.
MEET DEEPL
DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation.
Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw "Jarek" Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.
Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey.
WHAT SETS US APART
We're a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected. Being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being.
THE ROLE
We're seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead our revenue accounting team and own our revenue recognition strategy, processes, and systems. Reporting to the Finance Director of Order to Cash, you will manage a team of two Revenue Accountants while ensuring compliance with IFRS 15 accounting standards and optimizing revenue processes across the organization.
You'll lead a revenue finance team of approximately three people and work closely with Deal Desk, Sales Operations, Legal, Product, and the wider finance team to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition.
This is a player-coach leadership role: you will manage, develop, and set direction for the team while staying hands-on with technical accounting, complex contracts, and large-scale data analysis in a fast-growing SaaS environment.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
TEAM LEADERSHIP & PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of two Revenue Accountants, setting clear goals and priorities and reviewing their work for quality and accuracy
- Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and career development conversations, providing coaching and actionable feedback
- Allocate workloads across the close cycle, manage capacity, and ensure the team meets reporting deadlines
- Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture; support hiring, onboarding, and upskilling as the team grows
- Act as the primary point of escalation for the team and represent revenue accounting to finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
REVENUE RECOGNITION
- Ensure accurate and timely recognition of revenue in compliance with IFRS 15
- Review and analyze contracts and add-ons to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment
- Handle complex revenue scenarios across our SaaS and high-volume data environment
FINANCIAL REPORTING
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual closing adjustments and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures related to revenue
- Ensure accounts are closed