Meet DeepL
DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Building on a history of innovation, quality and security, DeepL continues to expand its offerings beyond the field of Language, including DeepL Agent - an autonomous AI assistant designed to transform the way businesses and knowledge workers get work done. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.
Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination.
What Sets Us Apart
What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected.
When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture.
What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn,Instagram, and our Blog.
Meet the team behind this journey
We're seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join our finance team and drive our revenue recognition strategy and systems. This role is instrumental in ensuring compliance with IFRS 15 (International Financial Reporting Standard for revenue recognition) accounting standards while optimizing our revenue processes across the organization.
As a Senior Revenue Accountant, you'll work closely with Deal Desk (our sales contract structuring team), Sales Operations, Legal, Product, and the finance team to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition. You'll be part of the revenue finance team of approximately 4 people.
This is an individual contributor role focused on bringing technical accounting expertise to a fast-growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment, handling complex contracts and large-scale data analysis.
Your Responsibilities
Revenue Recognition
- Ensure accurate and timely recognition of revenue in compliance with IFRS 15
- Review and analyze contracts and add-ons to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment
- Handle complex revenue scenarios across our SaaS and high-volume data environment
Financial Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual closing adjustments and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures related to revenue
- Ensure accounts are closed in a timely manner with proper documentation
Data Analytics & Automation
- Develop and maintain SQL queries to extract data from various infrastructure (e.g., Salesforce, Databricks) for monthly revenue closing and reporting
- Use Python to automate large-scale reconciliations between source systems and the general ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies in real-time
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline efficiency and enhance revenue recognition processes within complex contracts
- Implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Drive automation and optimization of revenue workflows
Compliance and Audit
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews
- Maintain strong internal controls and documentation
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Deal Desk, Legal, and Sales Operations, and Product to ensure alignment on revenue-related matters
- Provide insights and support for business decisions
- Review contracts and ensure sales teams understand revenue recognition rules
System Implementation
- Participate in the implementation and maintenance of revenue recognition systems and tools
- Ensure systems are configured to comply with IFRS 15 requirements
- Work with large datasets, requiring strong analytical capabilities
Policy Development
- Develop and update revenue recognition policies, procedures, flowcharts, and controls documentation
- Ensure documentation is clear, comprehensive, and accessible internally
- Take ownership of the accounting processes
Qualities we look for
Ideally, you'll bring hands-on experience in revenue accounting within complex, fast-growing environments, including:
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in revenue management or accounting
- Strong experience with IFRS 15 is essential
- Experience at major international accounting firms (such as KPMG, Deloitte, EY, or PwC) is strongly preferred, particularly at assistant manager or manager level or equivalent
- Audit experience, particularly within SaaS environments, is highly valued
- Experience working in SaaS or high-volume data environments
Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Qualified accountant (CPA - Certified Public Accountant, ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, or equivalent)
- A Master's degree or MBA is a plus
Technical Skills
- SQL Proficiency: 2+ years of experience writing complex joins and subqueries to manipulate high-volume transaction data - required
- Python Skills: Ability to write scripts for data cleaning, financial modeling, and process automation - required
- Proficiency in Workday or Chargebee is a plus
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to handle large datasets
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
Communication & Collaboration
- Fluency in English; other languages are a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders within and external to finance
- Strong stakeholder management skills
Personal Attributes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial reporting
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth environment
What We Offer
- Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.
- Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.
- Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.
- Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future.
- Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.
- Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
- 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
- Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!
We are an equal opportunity employer
You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.
