Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

Planet is seeking an experienced Senior Revenue Manager to support the North America and APJC region, reporting to the Global Revenue Accounting Director.

This role has direct supervisory and mentorship responsibilities. You will provide leadership, accounting expertise, business acumen, and a desire to improve processes. You will manage the revenue closely and will drive strategic initiatives while working cross-functionally by partnering with our Finance, Deals Desk, Legal, Sales, and Sales Operations. Ideally, you are an excellent teammate who is proactive, highly detail-oriented and process driven, but also a critical and creative thinker that can jump into the details while keeping an eye on the big picture. You’re a great fit for this role if you have a technical revenue background with and experience in managing revenue accounting operations in a dynamic environment.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Serve as the internal expert on ASC 606. Interpret complex contracts to determine the proper accounting treatment.

• Research, draft, and maintain technical accounting memos to document the company's position on complex, non-routine revenue transactions.

• Responsible for Planet’s revenue accounting in North American and APJC, including the month/quarter/year-end close process, journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis and related reporting and disclosures while operating in an effective SOX framework.

• Act as a critical partner to the Sales, Finance/FP&A, Legal, Sales Operation on deal structure and guidance on the contractual terms for revenue compliance.

• The Senior Manager, Revenue will serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for all internal and external audit activities pertaining to revenue recognition, reporting, and related internal controls.

• Assist the External Reporting team with revenue-related disclosures for SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K), ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Directly manage and lead the Fulfillment Team responsible for the operational delivery, provisioning, or activation of customer goods and services, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with contract terms.

• Other responsibilities include coordinating projects, product implementations, and system enhancements directly impacting revenue.

• Coaching your team to support their growth and professional development

What You Bring:

• 6+ years of revenue accounting experience, with experience at both public and private companies

• 4+ years of supervisory and/or leadership experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other quantitative major

• Excellent understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606 principles in a SaaS or Software focused industry

• Ability to be a self-starter and uphold accountability for self and the team

• Experience supporting Deals Desk, Legal and/or Sales team during the deal negotiations for revenue compliance

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), collaboration and coordination skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities by identifying and engaging appropriate resources to deliver under given time constraints and deadlines

• Ability to develop and inspire a team by empowering decision-making at lower levels, offering frequent opportunities to develop, and encouraging upward feedback

• Experience with Netsuite and Salesforce

• Understanding of business ethics and ability to maintain discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive data

• Experience working effectively across internal and external organizations.

• Expertise in Excel

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Ability to navigate a dynamic, high-growth environment

• Agile approach to problem solving

Application Deadline:

April 11, 2026 at 11:59p PT

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution

• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off

• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Home Office Reimbursement

• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning

• Equity

• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)

• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

San Francisco Salary Range**$144,500—$180,600 USDCalifornia (Other) Salary Range$136,000—$170,000 USD**
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

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AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.

Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.