runwayml
Technical Accounting Manager
At a Glance
- Location
- New York; Remote; San Francisco
- Work Regime
- remote
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Compensation
- to candidates. Salary range: $170,000-$200,000 Working at Runway Great thing
- Posted
- 2026-03-16T22:58:57-04:00
Key Requirements
Certifications
- CPA
Domain Knowledge
- Accounting
- Robotics
- SaaS
Requirements
CPA with 5–8 years of experience; Big 4 background strongly preferred
Deep expertise in ASC 606, including multi-element SaaS and services arrangements
Strong communicator who can make complex accounting accessible to non-accounting stakeholders
Prior experience high growth software company preferred
Willingness to support all aspects of accounting as needs arise
We’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a technically strong and intellectually curious Technical Accounting Manager to serve as our in-house expert on complex accounting matters.
This role has high visibility, designed for a professional who excels at interpreting accounting guidance, forming well-reasoned positions, and translating technical conclusions into sound, executable accounting practice.
Lead revenue recognition end-to-end, including reviewing contracts, identifying performance obligations, standalone selling price, evaluating non-standard deal structures, and maintaining ASC 606 policies as our business evolves
Advise Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on the accounting implications of new and non-standard arrangements, including guidance on contract structure and go-to-market strategy
Implement technical recommendations to accounting operations and support execution across general ledger needs
Research and document accounting positions on complex or non-routine transactions, producing clear, audit-ready technical memos