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Head of Technical Revenue Accounting

Lead the technical revenue accounting strategy at Asana, shaping the foundation of a rapidly growing company.

Location
San Francisco
Compensation
$207k–$261k/yr
Level
director
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 1 month ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago

Last verified on the company career page 9 hours ago

AI in the day-to-day

Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them.

Requirements

Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits In-office culinary options Career coaching & support Inclusive family building benefits Long-term savings or retirement plans

Joblaze summary

The Head of Technical Revenue Accounting at Asana is responsible for leading the strategy and governance of revenue accounting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and overseeing the quote-to-cash processes. This role requires deep expertise in technical accounting, particularly in SaaS and consumption-based models, along with strong leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience in finance leadership within high-growth environments, particularly those with a background in public companies. Asana's finance team is focused on collaboration and operational excellence, making this position pivotal in shaping the company's financial f

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Asana's careers page October 9, 2026.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,600).
  • Starts above 49% of 70 comparable director other roles in United States we track (median $208,581 across 34 companies).
  • ASC 606 appears in 0.7% of 150 comparable director other roles in United States; U.S. GAAP appears in 0.7% of 150 comparable director other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Head of Technical Revenue Accounting role remote?
It's hybrid — Asana expects some on-site time in San Francisco.
What's the salary range?
Asana lists $207,000–$261,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Head of Technical Revenue Accounting role.
Where is the role based?
Asana is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ASC 606, NetSuite, Salesforce CPQ, U.S. GAAP, Zuora Billing, Zuora Revenue.
What seniority level is this role?
Asana targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Head of Technical Revenue Accounting role at Asana.

From the original posting

Our finance team tracks and seeks to understand the factors driving our growth and success. We help our entire organization achieve our operational and financial goals while embodying our company values. We ensure our objectives are feasible and work closely with all teams to ensure they have the resources they need to achieve our ambitious mission, enabling all teams to work together effortlessly.

We're building a world-class Revenue Accounting & Operations Team to drive our operational and financial goals while embodying our core values. This role sits on our finance team and offers the opportunity to shape the foundation of a rapidly growing company with a transformative vision.

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What You’ll Achieve

  • Lead Strategy & Governance: Lead technical revenue accounting strategy and governance while overseeing the technical alignment of end-to-end quote-to-cash and revenue processes.

  • Strategic Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner strategically across executive leadership and cross-functional teams (Sales, RevOps, Legal, Product, IT) to evaluate technical accounting implications for complex Enterprise deals and strategic business initiatives.

  • Deep Product Alignment: Integrate yourself across Product, Sales, and Marketing to build deep knowledge of our products.

  • Technical Authority: Serve as the primary technical revenue accounting authority, establishing frameworks and guidance for emerging SaaS, consumption, and partner business models.

  • Scale & Compliance: Ensure quote-to-cash processes are scalable and revenue recognition aligns with US GAAP, ASC 606, and company policies as the product portfolio expands.

  • Policy Ownership: Establish, maintain, and update enterprise-wide revenue recognition policies and accounting memos across Product, Partnerships, and Professional Services.

  • Process Automation: Lead automation projects and streamline processes with Finance Transformation and cross-functional partners.

About You

  • Ai Curiosity: Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.
  • Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.

  • Relevant Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in technical revenue accounting and finance leadership, preferably within a high-growth, public multinational company ($100M+ ARR).

  • Technical Mastery: Deep subject matter expertise in U.S. GAAP revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606) and extensive experience authoring technical accounting memos.

  • System Expertise: Experience with NetSuite, Zuora Billing, Zuora Revenue, and Salesforce CPQ preferred.

  • Business Model Design: Proven track record of designing technical accounting frameworks for complex SaaS, consumption-based pricing, and multi-element arrangements.

  • Audit & Advisory Background: Big-4 or equivalent national accounting firm experience is highly desirable.

  • Leadership & Executive Communication: Strong leadership and executive communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional leaders on complex technical accounting decisions.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $207,000 – $261,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

  • Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
  • Career coaching & support
  • Inclusive family building benefits

  • Long-term savings or retirement plans

  • In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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