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Technical Accounting Lead at Watershed | San Francisco

WatershedSan Francisco
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

What You’ll DoLead technical accounting for revenue recognition (ASC 606), which involves reviewing non-standard contracts, identifying intricate terms, and drafting technical revenue memos to ensure precise revenue recognition. Oversee end-to-end accounting for capitalized commissions (ASC 340-40), including the calculation of capitalization rates, amortization periods, and monthly journal entries. Guide the accounting for internally developed software (ASC 350-40) by collaborating with Engineering and Product teams to monitor development initiatives and ascertain the appropriate capitalization versus expense treatment.

About the job

About Watershed

Watershed is a pioneering enterprise sustainability platform that empowers organizations to effectively manage climate and ESG data. Renowned companies such as Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens utilize Watershed to generate audit-ready metrics for both voluntary and regulatory reporting, including CSRD, while driving genuine decarbonization efforts. We are in search of passionate team members who are eager to contribute to product development, thrive in a mission-driven startup environment, and play an integral role in shaping our dynamic team culture.

With offices located in San Francisco, New York, Denver, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, and Mexico City, along with remote team members across the US and Europe, we invite you to explore the opportunity to join our innovative team!

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Accounting Lead to take ownership of some of the most intricate and judgment-intensive areas of our financial statements. In this pivotal role, you will not only reference guidance but also architect the strategic framework, craft comprehensive memos, and operationalize key accounting standards for our high-growth software business, all within a rapidly evolving market and regulatory environment.

You will act as the primary technical accounting authority at Watershed, serving as the subject matter expert on critical topics such as Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), Capitalized Commissions (ASC 340-40), and Internally Developed Software (ASC 350-40). In addition to your technical expertise, you will actively engage in month-end close processes, audit preparation, execution, and financial statement reporting, collaborating closely with finance teams and other departments throughout the company.

This position is ideally based in one of our hubs in San Francisco or New York City, but we are open to considering remote candidates within the US as well.

About Watershed

Watershed is at the forefront of sustainability technology, helping businesses navigate their environmental impact. Our platform is utilized by industry leaders to track climate data and ensure regulatory compliance, making a meaningful contribution to global sustainability efforts.

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