Senior Manager @ Samsara

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Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Samsara’s Revenue Accounting team is responsible for the appropriate recognition of revenue and related disclosure items. The team works collaboratively with Order to Cash, Deal Desk, Legal, Sales and other cross-functional teams to ensure the appropriate and accurate application of ASC 606. The Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting will support the Director, Revenue Accounting in providing technical thought leadership on in-flight deals, evaluate and enforce critical revenue accounting policies, influence system enhancements that automate processes and reduce risk, and drive an efficient revenue audit cycle at a fast-growing, publicly traded, multi-product company.

This remote position is open to candidates residing in the US except for Alaska, Austin, California, Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro.

You should apply if:

You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

Oversee revenue contract reviews ensuring proper accounting practices in conformity with ASC 606 and SOX requirements.
Partner with Deal Desk, Sales and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance with our revenue policies while proposing innovative solutions that assist them in resolving our customers’ constraints.
Lead the financial close and SOX compliance processes for the Revenue accounting team ensuring deliverables are provided accurately and on-time.
Supervise the execution of special projects that improve our customer experience, automate tasks and enhance our systems to drive efficiency and reduce risk.
Collaborate with Order to Cash, General Ledger Accounting, Finance Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive process improvements.
Support the Director, Revenue to operationalize revenue accounting policies as the business evolves and evaluate the appropriateness of key assertions and estimates.
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

8+ years of combined experience working in public accounting and revenue accounting with an emphasis on ASC 606.
Strong grasp of ASC 606 with ability to research, interpret, memorialize and apply accounting standards to Samsara’s facts and circumstances.
Experience managing or leading a team.
Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and best practices.
BS/BA in Accounting or equivalent required.

An ideal candidate also has:

Demonstrated resilience in operating in fast-paced, high growth environments.
Netsuite, Salesforce, and integrations experience.
Exposure to high growth public SaaS company environments.
Familiarity with combined performance obligations accounting policies in a multi-product environment.
ERP implementation experience.
CPA designation.

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.

We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$106,400—$152,000 USD

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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Senior Manager

Revenue Accounting

Samsara

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