Technical Accounting Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Technical Accounting Manager jobs in San Francisco concentrate in the Financial District, SoMa, and Mission Bay, where fintech, public technology companies, and enterprise software firms drive steady demand for revenue recognition, lease accounting, and SEC reporting expertise. Employers actively hiring include CBIZ, Ramp, and Airwallex. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Responsibilities:Atlassian is seeking a Technical Revenue Accounting Senior Manager to join our Revenue Accounting Team. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role, where you will get to partner with leaders across GTM, Monetization, Sales, Legal, Engineering teams to support Atlassian’s growth objectives. You will provide technical accounting expertise on ASC 606 to business stakeholders on a variety of areas including new product initiatives, Channel incentive programs, and other strategic revenue initiatives. You will also be responsible for crafting roadmaps and solutions, in conjunction with Engineering, Sales, and Product management orgs, to scale Atlassian’s enterprise order-to-cash process.
You’re a great fit for this role if your background is primarily in the Software / SaaS industry, you have a deep understanding of the revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606) and experience researching and concluding on highly judgmental areas of accounting. You’re a strong communicator who is able to build relationships and work effectively at every level within an organization. This role will report directly into the Head of Revenue Accounting, whom is invested in the continued development of the team and your career.
In this role, you'll get to:
Partner closely with Product, Sales, and Engineering teams to deliver go-to-market strategies, and address related accounting impacts
Leverage your technical expertise to proactively provide desirable revenue accounting results and revenue recognition policy guidance on our most complex accounting programs and/or transactions to business partners.
Bring your experience with large scale enterprise software revenue models, identify and lead the implementation of process improvements to scale up Atlassian’s Enterprise order to cash accounting process. Leverage technology to automate and streamline revenue accounting processes.
Act as the subject matter expert for the Revenue Team over our revenue module (RevPro), including managing data integrity, configuring system logic, and resolving revenue data discrepancies.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to revenue recognition and reporting.
Support external audits and provide audit-ready and SOX compliant documentation.
Maintain and improve internal controls over revenue processes.
On your first day, we'll expect you to have:
8+ years of revenue experience with a combination of public accounting and industry experiences, particular with Enterprise/SaaS revenue teams at scale
Deep understanding of ASC 606 and experience with RevPro (essential) and ERP systems like Oracle.
Excellent research abilities, strong technical writing skills, and experience/ aptitude in various challenging revenue recognition topics
Demonstrated experience thinking strategically about issues, leading to recommendations and action plans
Excellent interpersonal skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels at the company
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. SQL knowledge is a plus
BA/BS degree in Accounting. CPA or equivalent is preferred, but not required. Experience with a Big-4 accounting firm is strongly preferred.
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $158,400 - $206,800
Zone B: $143,100 - $186,825
Zone C: $132,300 - $172,725
Compensation:At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Pay Ranges:In The United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $158,400 - $206,800
Zone B: $143,100 - $186,825
Zone C: $132,300 - $172,725
Qualifications:Benefits & Perks
Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.
About Atlassian
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.
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Who's Hiring
- CBIZ3

- Ramp3

- Airwallex3

- CRUSOE2

- PwC1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software18
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Accounting & Auditing6
- Science & Research2
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Technical Accounting Manager Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a technical accounting manager job in San Francisco?
Focus your search on San Francisco's Financial District and SoMa, where public technology companies, pre-IPO startups, and financial services firms hire most heavily for this role. Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition or ASC 842 lease accounting stands out with local employers preparing for or maintaining public company status. A CPA license and Big Four or regional firm background are the clearest differentiators in this market.
Which companies hire technical accounting managers in San Francisco?
Companies currently hiring technical accounting managers in San Francisco include CBIZ, Ramp, and Airwallex, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's employer mix skews toward publicly traded technology firms, high-growth fintech companies, and professional services organizations with complex reporting requirements.
Are there remote technical accounting manager jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though the role involves enough cross-functional collaboration and review cycles that fully remote positions are less common than hybrid arrangements. About 39% of technical accounting manager openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most employers expecting periodic on-site presence. Policy research, memo drafting, and close-support tasks tend to be the most portable portions of the role.
How can I get a technical accounting manager job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up through a senior accountant or accounting research analyst role at one of San Francisco's many pre-IPO technology companies, which often build technical accounting functions from scratch and promote internally. Regional audit firms serving the Bay Area startup ecosystem also develop technical accounting talent at earlier career stages. Building a portfolio of technical memos and volunteering for complex estimates during year-end close accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most technical accounting managers in San Francisco?
The sectors hiring the most technical accounting managers in San Francisco are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's concentration of publicly listed technology companies and venture-backed firms at late funding stages creates persistent demand for professionals who can manage SEC reporting and new standard adoption.
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