As you scale, so does the complexity: ASC 606 compliance, investor reporting, multi-state payroll, SaaS metrics, revenue recognition policies, and audit readiness. At some point, leveling up your internal accounting team isn’t just smart — it’s necessary.
For candidates with two to three years of experience, interviews typically focus on two things: your ability to clearly explain what you’ve done in past roles and your openness and excitement to learn what you haven’t yet encountered.
If you’re leading finance at a growing software company, you already know that revenue recognition isn’t just a box to check. It touches almost everything: sales strategy, customer contracts, audit readiness, and even the story you’re telling your board or investors.
Having seen candidates not only succeed but truly thrive in their administrative careers, it’s evident that these roles represent far more than just a fallback.
