Technical Accounting, Manager I

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At Pinterest were on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love. Our Finance & Accounting team plays a critical role in powering that missionensuring growth is responsible scalable and future-focused. Were looking for a strategic collaborative and technically strong Revenue Technical Accounting Manager to ensure ASC 606 compliance and lead our revenue processes in a dynamic cross-functional environment.

What youll do:

• Serve as Pinterests go-to ASC 606 expert for our various products including multi-element arrangements contract modifications variable consideration and usage-based commitments.
• Own and evolve our revenue playbook by authoring updating and maintaining revenue recognition policies playbooks and accounting memos that support Pinterests diverse contract structures.
• Partner cross-functionally to review complex and non-standard contracts providing structuring guidance that balances commercial goals with optimal revenue outcomes.
• Work cross-functionally with Finance Legal Sales Sales Operations Business System Engineering and key business owners to design scalable revenue accounting processes with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement.
• Determine revenue recognition approaches for new products and offerings including identifying performance obligations evaluating SSP and assessing contract modifications.
• Translate complex technical accounting concepts into practical easy-to-use guidance and recommendations for non-accounting stakeholders and leadership.
• Support a timely and accurate quarter-end close through the execution and/or review of monthly revenue activities and deliverables (e.g. journal entries deal review and reporting).
• Contribute to special projects system enhancements and UAT and ad hoc analyses as the business scales and evolves.
• Use AI to to accelerate technical research and memo drafting.
• Explore using AI tools craft smart prompts evaluate AI outputs.
  
  

What were looking for:

• Our PinFlex future of work philosophy for this Accounting organization requires this role to visit a Pinterest office for collaboration up to 2 times per month.
• Deep technical expertise in ASC 606 and related accounting guidance and external disclosure guidance along with the ability to research and evaluate complex accounting rules and contract structures assess and evaluate developing accounting issues or changes in rules or regulations to ensure the company is prepared for any such changes in advance; Internet advertising experience preferred.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skillsable to distill complex accounting concepts for a variety of audiences including senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills and a track record of building effective partnerships with cross-functional teams (e.g. Sales Product Engineering IT Finance Customer Support).
• Demonstrated experience using AI to accelerate technical research or accounting operations.
• Bachelors degree with 5 years of progressive accounting experience including 3 years of substantial work in technical revenue accounting / ASC 606.
• CPA or equivalent Big 4 or audit background strongly preferred with a mix of tech industry experience and accounting advisory expertise for complex revenue environments.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
  
  

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