
About Elastic
Real-time data search and analytics for everyone
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
- Over 17,000 customers including eBay, Netflix, and Uber
- $162 million raised in Series C funding
- Developers of the Elastic Stack: Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, Logstash
Elastic, headquartered in Union Square, San Francisco, CA, is a leading provider of real-time data search and analytics software. The company develops the Elastic Stack, which includes popular open-source tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, and Logstash, and serves over 17,000 organizations, in...
🎁 Benefits
Elastic offers fully paid health coverage for employees and their families, flexible work schedules, and a generous vacation policy. Employees enjoy a...
🌟 Culture
Elastic fosters a distributed workforce, emphasizing flexibility and work-life balance. The company values open-source development and encourages empl...
Overview
Elastic is seeking a Senior Director of Technical Revenue Accounting to lead strategic compliance and revenue recognition across global product lines. This role requires expertise in ASC 606 and collaboration with various teams to structure complex contracts.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a strategic leader with extensive experience in technical revenue accounting, particularly in a SaaS environment. You have a deep understanding of ASC 606 and have successfully implemented revenue recognition policies in previous roles. Your ability to partner with cross-functional teams, including Deal Desk, Legal, and Sales, has allowed you to structure complex contracts that ensure optimal revenue outcomes. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are ready to influence go-to-market strategies.
You possess strong analytical skills and can navigate complex transactions with ease. Your experience in compliance and assurance has equipped you to rigorously enforce global revenue policies while maintaining pristine compliance and control. You are a proactive communicator, able to articulate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable
Experience in a publicly traded company is a plus, as is familiarity with international revenue recognition standards. You are comfortable working with diverse teams and have a track record of driving change in rapidly scaling organizations. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and encourages team members to excel.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the technical revenue and business enablement function at Elastic. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of revenue recognition across all global product lines. This includes establishing, monitoring, and enforcing global revenue policies in accordance with ASC 606. You will work closely with the VP of Revenue Accounting Operations to influence strategic decisions and drive compliance initiatives.
You will proactively partner with the Deal Desk, Legal, and Sales leadership to structure complex, non-standard contracts. Your expertise will guide the organization in navigating new market entries and complex transactions, ensuring that revenue outcomes are optimal and accurate. You will also play a key role in educating internal teams on revenue recognition policies and best practices.
What we offer
Elastic offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's growth and success. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about leveraging AI and search technology to drive business results. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in shaping the future of search and AI.
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