Qualifications
What You’ll Do:
Manage the complete revenue lifecycle, encompassing deal-to-order, billing, revenue recognition, and closing processes.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures in line with ASC 606 standards.
Oversee billing and usage execution across subscription, usage, and drawdown revenue models.
Collaborate with Deal Desk on contract reviews and revenue implications for complex arrangements.
Provide governance over drawdown revenue structures, including depletion logic and contract analysis.
Oversee revenue integrity processes, including billing and revenue tie-outs, controls, and KPI reporting.
Work closely with Accounts Receivable to ensure smooth alignment from billing through cash conversion and issue resolution.
Act as a primary contact for audit, SOX compliance, and technical accounting inquiries.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scalability and mitigate operational risk.
Build and foster a high-performing team dedicated to revenue operations and accounting.
Who You Are:
8+ years of progressive experience in accounting or revenue management, including experience at a Big 4 firm.
CPA certification is required.
Extensive knowledge of ASC 606 and SaaS revenue models (usage, drawdown, multi-element arrangements).
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth, high-complexity environment.
Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
About the job
About the Team
Datadog’s Finance group partners closely with Revenue, Customer Success, Sales, and Financial Systems. The team focuses on scalable growth, operational efficiency, and accurate financial reporting.
How Revenue Operations Is Evolving
The Revenue organization is shifting to a collaborative, team-based model. There is a new emphasis on clear ownership throughout the revenue lifecycle, stronger cross-functional alignment, and focused enablement to handle the growing complexity of usage, drawdown, and marketplace revenue streams.
Role Overview
The Senior Manager, Revenue Operations will oversee the full revenue lifecycle, from deal structuring through revenue recognition and reporting. This leader guides the Revenue Accounting & Operations team, playing a key role in Datadog’s ongoing growth and managing complex contract arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Revenue Accounting & Operations team, ensuring end-to-end oversight of revenue processes
- Manage the lifecycle from deal structuring to revenue recognition and reporting
- Work closely with Accounts Receivable, Customer Success, Deal Desk, FP&A, and Financial Systems to deliver accurate and scalable revenue operations
- Strengthen governance in high-risk areas, including drawdown revenue
- Support Datadog’s growth by handling complex contract and revenue scenarios
Location
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.