A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

The Finance Team supports and empowers Palantirians through both day-to-day operations and a solution oriented approach to problem solving. As a member of the Revenue Team you will be responsible for analysing and reviewing complex revenue transactions as well as continually refining our revenue recognition policies. You will be responsible for all aspects of the quote-to-cash cycle related to your customer portfolio by working closely with Deal and Finance teams to ensure the accounting and operational aspects of your deals progress efficiently and accurately. You are a key player in the global revenue close process.

You are a team player who is eager to learn and improve with a strong attention to detail. The position also requires strong operational, organisational, and communication skills.

Core Responsibilities

Execute the revenue recognition process from the contract closeout phase to financial statement disclosure
Drive revenue and cost of revenue month-end close process by creating and validating accruals, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring policy compliance and developing standard reports
Exercise judgment while ensuring that accounting conclusions are documented in technical memos in accordance with policies and current software revenue recognition rules
Work actively with internal and external auditors to ensure audits are completed efficiently and effectively
Identify, champion, and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to revenue processes, including systems, reporting, analysis
Partnering with Finance and Sales leadership on revenue forecasting processes

What We Value

Strong communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to summarize key accounting and operational issues to management
Proficiency with NetSuite and/or other revenue recognition accounting systems
CPA or ACCA/ACA (preferred but not required)

What We Require

Experience in application of ASC 606, specifically in the application to enterprise software-as-a-service
3+ years’ experience within a large public accounting firm and/or a small to mid-size enterprise software company
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or related field

Life at Palantir

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.

In keeping consistent with Palantir’s values and culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for “Remote” work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the city and or country in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.

If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.

Please note that you will never be asked to submit a payment or share financial information to participate in our interview process. If you suspect that you've been contacted by a scammer, we recommend you cease all communication with the individual and consider reporting them to the relevant authorities, such as the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

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