[Hiring] Manager, Revenue Accounting @Headway

Role Description

Headway is seeking a Manager, Revenue Accounting to help lead and scale the revenue accounting function. In this role, you will translate the revenue accounting strategy set by the Director of Revenue Accounting into a best-in-class operating model. You will own the day-to-day execution of revenue accounting, lead and develop a team of Senior Revenue Accountants, and drive continuous improvements across processes, systems, and controls.

This is a highly cross-functional role partnering with Finance, Legal, Data, Engineering, Product, and Operations on revenue-impacting initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on how revenue is accounted for, reported, and scaled at Headway.

• Own the operational execution of the revenue accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant revenue reporting under ASC 606
• Lead and develop a team of Senior Revenue Accountants, setting clear expectations, coaching for growth, and building a high-performance culture
• Drive the revenue month-end close process, ensuring consistent, timely delivery and continuous improvement in close quality and efficiency
• Serve as a thought partner to the Director of Revenue Accounting by surfacing operational insights, risks, and improvement opportunities that inform the revenue accounting strategy
• Elevate issues, patterns, and opportunities observed in execution into clear, actionable input that informs strategic decisions for the revenue accounting function
• Partner cross-functionally on revenue-impacting initiatives, serving as a key operational lead to ensure alignment and effective delivery
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable revenue processes, policies, and internal controls
• Identify and drive process improvements through automation, system enhancements, and data-driven insights
• Play a key role in audit readiness and execution for revenue, including reviewing support, resolving issues, and strengthening documentation

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of accounting experience, including significant experience in revenue accounting at high-growth companies
• 2-3+ years of experience managing or leading others, with a demonstrated ability to develop talent and drive results through teams
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606, with hands-on experience applying revenue guidance in practice
• Experience operating in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with evolving systems and processes
• Highly detail-oriented and comfortable operating at a higher level, connecting execution to business outcomes
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex accounting topics for non-accounting partners
• Builder mindset and enjoy creating structure, clarity, and scalable solutions
• CPA with Big 4 and/or high-growth company experience

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA / FSA
• 401K
• Work-from-Home Stipend
• Therapy Reimbursement
• 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
• Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
• 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and professional development