Commissions, Accounting Manager
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Accounting Manager, Commissions to lead the end-to-end accounting and operations for partner commission programs. You will oversee the calculation, accrual, payment, and reporting of partner commissions, ensure compliance with contractual obligations and accounting standards, maintain systems and reporting associated with partner commissions and drive process improvements and system enhancements to support scalability and accuracy. You will report to the Assistant Controller.
This is a remote opportunity. #LI-Remote
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What Your Responsibilities Will Be
You will manage and mentor a team responsible for partner commission calculations and accounting.
Serve as the subject matter expert on partner commission accounting, providing guidance to cross-functional teams including Sales, Partner Operations, Revenue Operations, Legal, and FP&A.
Act as the main liaison with external auditors on commission-related matters and support SOX compliance efforts.
Lead the month-end close process for commission-related accounts, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, particularly ASC 606 for capitalized partner commissions, and internal policies related to commission expense recognition and reporting.
Lead efforts to optimize commission systems and workflows, including automation, tool enhancements (e.g., Xactly, CaptivateIQ), and data integrity improvements.
Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor commission trends, identify anomalies, and support executive decision-making.
What You'll Need to be Successful
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 6 years progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a management or lead role
Pay Range Details
The base pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Colorado $97,400-$155,800 (annually)
Washington $97,400-$172,000 (annually)
California $97,400-$188,600 (annually)
NYC $107,600-$188,600 (annually)
The pay range above is the general base pay range for you in the state listed. Your actual salary/wage may be based on several factors, such as geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, market and business considerations. This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on company performance, depending on the terms of the applicable plan and your role.
How We'll Take Care of You
Total Rewards
In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.
What You Need To Know About Avalara
We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.
We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.
We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.
We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer
Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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