About the team
The Accounting Team at Khan Academy is a small, dedicated group responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the organization. As a remote-first team, we value collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We work closely with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and support Khan Academy’s mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
What you’ll do
- Lead all aspects of the revenue cycle for the organization, including invoicing, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and deferred revenue.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of accounting professionals, fostering their growth and development.
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies related to revenue recognition (ASC 606), ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Collaborate closely with the Development, Sales, and Legal teams to review contracts, identify key revenue terms, and ensure proper accounting treatment.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the revenue cycle to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepare detailed revenue reports, analyses, and forecasts for management and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes for revenue-related accounts, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Act as a key liaison with external auditors during the annual audit, providing necessary documentation and explanations for revenue-related areas.
- Stay current with emerging accounting standards and regulatory requirements, particularly those impacting revenue recognition.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license highly preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role, specifically focusing on revenue recognition (ASC 606).
- Proven expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and their practical application.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and motivate a high-performing team.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience working in a non-profit or education technology company is a plus.
The Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Remote-first work environment with flexible hours.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A chance to make a real impact on global education.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
About Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Our learning system is free to use, translated into more than 50 languages, and used by 120 million learners in 190 countries. Khan Academy provides an award-winning learning experience for students in over 50 countries that provides access to our videos, practice exercises, and full-length courses in math, science, art, humanities, test prep, and more.
We believe that students of all ages should have free access to an education that empowers them to develop their full potential. To achieve our mission, we hire people who are passionate about learning and committed to supporting students and teachers around the world.
We are a highly collaborative team that celebrates diversity in our workplace. We are committed to a remote-first culture with occasional in-person retreats for connection and collaboration. We are a team that is driven by impact and continuous learning while offering a high level of autonomy.
