Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, the most watched person in the world. Renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation, Beast Industries encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend far beyond its origins on YouTube. With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives. At Beast Industries, we believe in the transformative power of digital media and its potential to entertain, educate, and effect positive change. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy drives us to explore new frontiers, create unforgettable experiences, and build a legacy that inspires future generations.
Play a pivotal role building and leading the revenue accounting function for Beast Industries; owning GAAP-compliant revenue recognition (ASC 606), revenue operations, and scalable financial frameworks for new product lines.
The RoleReporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager - Revenue will own the end-to-end revenue lifecycle for the organization. As Beast Industries scales its brand partnerships and launches new initiatives, this individual will move the revenue function from a manual process to a robust, automated, and scalable framework. This role is a unique hybrid of technical accounting and revenue operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator with a strong technical foundation and a builder mentality who can identify and mitigate material financial risks.
What You’ll Do- Own Revenue Operations: Manage the end-to-end billing and collections process, implementing a rigorous mechanism to track performance obligations and deliverables to ensure timely invoicing and prevent revenue leakage.
- Lead Technical Accounting (ASC 606): Serve as the subject matter expert for revenue recognition; analyze and document the accounting treatment for complex, multi-element contracts.
- Support New Product Growth: Establish the technical accounting and operational frameworks for new revenue streams.
- Drive Process Automation: Lead the transition from manual revenue tracking to an automated environment, including revenue recognition, leveraging AI.
- Strategic Business Partnership: Partner with Sales and Legal during the contract negotiation phase to address issues before contracts are executed.
- Audit & Compliance: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors regarding all revenue-related inquiries; design and maintain robust internal controls and revenue accounting policies.
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, with a clear track record in revenue accounting and operations.
- CPA required.
- Deep knowledge of ASC 606 and US GAAP, with experience documenting complex, multi-element revenue transactions.
- Prior experience at a Big 4 accounting firm is highly desirable.
- Experience in Media, Technology, or Advertising industries; familiarity with influencer marketing or digital media revenue streams is a significant plus.
- A Builder Mentality: Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a focus on scaling manual processes into automated systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail (crucial for managing high-materiality, low-volume contracts).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts for non-finance business partners.
- Experience with NetSuite preferred.
We are redefining what entertainment and storytelling look like at global scale. Every piece of content we publish reaches millions and influences culture in real time. This is your opportunity to lead the team that decides how those moments come to life across every screen.
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance
- Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
- Company-provided technology package
- Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days
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