A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. That’s why we’re building the only app homeowners need to effortlessly manage their homes — knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. With Thumbtack, millions of people care for what matters most, and pros earn billions of dollars through our platform. And as one of the fastest-growing companies in a $600B+ industry — we must be doing something right.
We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. We’re seeking people who continually put our purpose first: advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.
At Thumbtack, we’re creating a new era of home care. If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.
Thumbtack by the Numbers
- Available nationwide in every U.S. county
- 80 million projects started on Thumbtack
- 10 million 5-star reviews and counting
- Pros earn billions on our platform
- 1000+ employees
- $3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021)
About the Accounting Team
The Accounting Team is a group of curious and hardworking individuals who are involved in all aspects of the business, ensuring we properly capture, account for, and record all the activities that occur as they occur. In addition to our high standards for our financials, we are a team that is deeply committed to enabling innovation within the company while following sound policies, procedures and controls.
About the Role
As the Senior Accounting Manager - Technical Revenue, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to work across the business, working closely with business partners, management, and customers. You will integrate yourself across product, sales and marketing to build deep knowledge of our products and be the subject matter expert on revenue accounting, providing the business with revenue recognition guidance in various areas. You’ll get to be a keystone in building out our financial data pipeline and will have the opportunity to grow with a team while getting to make a huge impact on a high growth Company.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the month-end revenue accounting close process, including posting journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and other reporting requirements to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and external audits
- Prepare or review revenue-related information for external audits and internal controls testing
- Ensure revenue is accurately recorded, including appropriate revenue allocation. Manage revenue reconciliation through cross-functional collaboration with our Data and Product teams
- Develop strong relationships with key business partners from Product, Engineering, Sales, Legal and be proactive thinking about revenue implications as we implement new initiatives.
- Participate in developing and maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring quality controls over all transactions and reporting as well as drive process improvements and scalable solutions
- Drive process improvements as they relate to the overall Order to Cash process
- Assist in technical accounting and reporting research activities as well as other ad-hoc projects
What you’ll need
If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we’re looking for someone excited to join the team.
- Be a builder, this is an amazing opportunity to put your mark on something big
- Self-motivated- able to think independently, creatively, and opportunistically
- Strong analytical and organization skills, with impeccable attention to detail
- Passion for cross functional collaboration
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- A CPA with 8+ years of experience in accounting, including public accounting firm experience or publicly traded technology company
- Minimum 2 years in a revenue specific role. Strong knowledge of US GAAP. Proficient with ASC 606 and SOX accounting standards
Bonus points if you have
- Experience with NetSuite is a plus
- SQL knowledge is strongly preferred
- Experience with Marketplace company
- Experience with a Public company
Thumbtack is a virtual-first company, meaning you can live and work from any one of our approved locations across the United States, Canada or the Philippines.* Learn more about our virtual-first working model here.
For candidates living in San Francisco / Bay Area, New York City, or Seattle metros, the expected salary range for the role is currently $189,000- $231,000. Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
For candidates living in all other US locations, the expected salary range for this role is currently $160,650 - $196,350 . Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
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Benefits & Perks
- Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
- 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
- Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub)in San Francisco
- WiFi reimbursements
- Cell phone reimbursements (North America)
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
Learn More About Us
Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law.
Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: [email protected].
If you are a California resident, please review information regarding your rights under California privacy laws contained in Thumbtack’s Privacy policy available at https://www.thumbtack.com/privacy/ .
