Senior Accounting Manager, Revenue

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY

Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to deliver a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Our proven learning platform offers free, high-quality supplemental learning content and practice that cover Pre-K - 12th grade and early college core academic subjects, focusing on math and science. We have over 181 million registered learners globally and are committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, focusing on learners in historically under-resourced communities.

OUR COMMUNITY

Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our team includes people from academia, traditional/non-traditional education, big tech companies, and tiny startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences because it makes our company stronger. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as necessary to achieve our mission and impact the communities we serve. We know that transforming education starts in-house with learning about ourselves and our colleagues. We strive to be world-class in investing in our people and commit to developing you as a professional.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager, Revenue to lead key accounting operations, ensure the integrity of our financial reporting processes, and manage a high-performing team. This role will oversee the full cycle order-to-cash process, revenue recognition under ASC 606, month-end close, and preparation of audit-ready financial documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong GAAP expertise, progressive accounting experience, and a proactive, process-improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

• Directly manage and develop accounting staff, including hiring, on boarding, training, and performance management.
• Provide clear goals, regular feedback, and professional development to support team members.
• Review team deliverables for accuracy and completeness, ensuring high-quality output.

Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting

• Lead and oversee revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligation assessment, and revenue allocation.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Philanthropy to review contracts and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting documentation for revenue recognition conclusions.
• Monitor and implement updates to accounting standards and ensure compliance with US GAAP.

Order-to-Cash (O2C) Oversight

• Manage the full cycle order-to-cash process, including billing, cash application, accounts receivable, collections, and revenue reporting.
• Ensure