Manager, Accounting (Revenue)

The Position

Arrowhead is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to join its Finance & Accounting team. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager and working closely with the Controller, this role will manage all aspects of partnership/collaboration accounting and commercial revenue.

This is a newly created, high-impact role designed to build and scale revenue recognition processes in a complex life sciences environment. The Revenue Accounting Manager will own the company’s revenue framework and serve as the subject-matter expert for ASC 606 revenue accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, operational efficiency, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert on revenue accounting under ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP; review and assess complex partnership and customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition and disclosure.
• Establish and maintain revenue accounting policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and SOX requirements.
• Partner with FP&A to ensure accurate tracking of labor hours and support input-method revenue recognition with audit-ready documentation.
• Perform order-to-cash month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis.
• Support gross-to-net revenue accounting and review third-party documentation.
• Prepare revenue-related disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Maintain SOX-compliant controls over revenue and accounts receivable cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial accounting experience with significant focus on ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance related to revenue, receivables, contract assets, and deferred revenue.
• Experience managing complex monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment and travel occasionally.

Preferred

• Technical accounting experience within life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience.
• Public company experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• California pay range: $120,000–$145,000 USD.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Valid work authorization required.