Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale
Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.
We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.
Why Kikoff:
This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.
About The Role
As the Director of Revenue Accounting, you will report to the Corporate Controller and play a key role within Kikoff’s growing accounting team. You will serve as the Company’s revenue recognition subject matter expert and ensure that Kikoff’s revenue reporting remains compliant with ASC 606. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing revenue monthly close activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in revenue recognition principles, fintech experience, and the ability to collaborate strategically with cross-functional teams to shape new product offerings, evaluate new growth opportunities, and function as a key point of contact for all revenue-related considerations.
The Director of Revenue Accounting will initially manage a revenue team of three, with the ability to grow the team as Kikoff’s revenue continues to scale. The role will be located in our San Francisco office (in office 3 days/week).
What You Will Do:
- Lead the application of ASC606 & ASC310 to all revenue streams including lending and subscription services
- Develop, implement, and maintain revenue recognition policies, procedures, and processes tailored to our products and services
- Partner closely with the data engineering team to transition to a reporting-centric data model across internal data and third party processors, ensuring consistency and reliability of revenue data
- Reconcile data between systems/sources; identify discrepancies; and collaborate with data and engineering to determine root causes and propose solutions
- Ownership of the month-end financial statement close process related to revenue by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Work with external auditors during the annual financial audit, ensuring compliance with revenue accounting standards
- Implement and monitor internal controls over revenue cycles to ensure SOX compliance and mitigate risks
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure CECL-related estimates are appropriately reflected in revenue reporting and financial statements in accordance with ASC 326
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to ensure proper revenue accounting treatment for new product launches
- Build and develop a high-performing technical revenue team, coaching managers, and raising the bar on judgment, communication, and technical rigor
About You:
- 10+ years of experience in revenue accounting, including Big 4 public accounting and industry experience
- Background at a late-stage or public Fintech, or e-commerce / marketplace / internet company(ies) with high transaction volumes preferred
- CPA license and expert knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles (ASC 606 & ASC310) required
- Demonstrated success in leading revenue accounting functions in a dynamic, high-growth environment with ability to understand complex issues, demonstrate resourcefulness, and proactively resolve problems
- Has owned revenue accounting through at least one external audit cycle and built or materially improved close processes
- Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills
- Able to translate complex accounting positions into clear guidance for non-finance stakeholders
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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Kikoff San Francisco, California, USA Office
We’re headquartered in the Financial District of San Francisco where public transit is just a short walk away at Embarcadero Station.
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