Manager, Revenue Accounting

One Charles Park, Cambridge, MAfull timeOn Site

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Manager, Revenue Accounting at Lila Sciences · LumiJobs

senior

$126k–$186k

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Lila Sciences Manager, Revenue Accounting to lead revenue accounting operations and ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606. Own contract translation, billing, reporting, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

Revenue accounting is the nervous system of our financial operations. In a company built on complex licensing arrangements, collaboration agreements, and milestone-based partnerships, every contract requires precise operational translation. We're looking for a Manager, Revenue Accounting who can own this critical function—ensuring revenue is recognized accurately, reported transparently, and scaled efficiently as we grow.
What You'll be building
Revenue Operations & Execution
Lead end-to-end revenue accounting operations for licensing, collaboration, and revenue-generating agreements across the organization
Translate contract terms into scalable operational workflows: billing triggers, milestone recognition, deliverable tracking, and cash application
Ensure revenue is recorded with technical accuracy and consistency against established accounting policies
Serve as the operational expert for ASC 606 application, bridging technical accounting conclusions with day-to-day execution
Contract Analysis & Translation
Review and interpret revenue agreements, identifying key accounting drivers and operational requirements
Work closely with legal, business development, and finance to flag ambiguities or risks in contracts that could complicate revenue recognition
Create clear, organized contract summaries and accounting treatment matrices to guide operational teams
Financial Close & Reporting

Qualification

Strong working knowledge of ASC 606Ability to readExceptional attention to detailExperience in biotechCPA or candidateExecution mindsetRigor in detailTranslation abilityCollaborative problem-solving

Required

4–7+ years of accounting experience with meaningful exposure to revenue recognition and ASC 606
Strong working knowledge of ASC 606; demonstrated ability to apply it to complex, real-world revenue arrangements
Proven experience operationalizing revenue processes: billing, revenue tracking, reconciliations, and close activities
Ability to read, interpret, and translate contracts into clear accounting and operational workflows
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational discipline, and ability to manage multiple complex agreements simultaneously
Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders

Preferred

Experience in biotech, life sciences, or deep tech environments
Hands-on experience with licensing agreements, collaboration agreements, milestone-based revenue, or cost-sharing arrangements
Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems
CPA or candidate
Execution mindset: You take ownership of outcomes and drive work to completion
Rigor in detail: You catch errors before they matter and maintain documentation that stands up to scrutiny
Translation ability: You can take ambiguous or complex contracts and make them operationally clear
Collaborative problem-solving: You seek to understand other functions' needs and find solutions that work across the organization

Benefits

Dental
Vision
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

Lila Sciences

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