Director, Revenue Accounting

Overview

Lead the revenue accounting function, overseeing the Revenue, Billing, and Collections teams, including the monthly close, key metrics, management reporting, and M&A-related revenue activities.

What you'll do

• Direct and oversee the month-end close process for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances, deferred revenue, and commissions, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and other analyses to ensure an accurate and timely revenue close.
• Own the company's revenue recognition and commissions accounting policies, including reviewing changes with external auditors and ensuring day-to-day compliance.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Revenue, Billing, and Collections teams and ensure efficient operation in compliance with internal controls.
• Work closely with Deal Desk and customer-facing commercial teams to align on process and controls and develop technical revenue recognition policies for new products and changes in commercial strategy.
• Own internal controls for revenue transactions and reporting, and partner with Internal Audit to develop and maintain a strong, high-quality internal controls environment.
• Partner with Revenue Systems and Business Systems teams to identify and implement process changes that increase automation and improve productivity and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes using AI.
• Lead the external audit regarding annual audit requirements for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances, deferred revenue, and commissions.
• Work closely with the SEC Reporting team and Investor Relations to review financial statement footnotes, earnings, and disclosures related to ARR, revenue, and accounts receivable.
• Support ongoing M&A activity, including overseeing revenue due diligence, opening balance sheet, and post-acquisition integration activities.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and reviews based on inquiries from senior management.
• Support strategic company projects and initiatives and apply critical thinking to provide solutions that drive company performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team.

What you'll need

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional designation is required.
• 10+ years of total experience, with 5 or more years of Big-4 public accounting firm experience, combined with relevant industry experience, preferably in the SaaS or software industry.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606, Revenue Recognition, including associated issues and technical interpretations.
• Exceptional people management skills, with a strong interest in team development.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization and manage relationships with external parties, with strong communication skills and the ability to discuss financial statement implications with a non-technical audience.
• Strong, detail-oriented analytical skills with the ability to recognize problems, gather data, draw valid conclusions, and make effective, business-oriented recommendations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
• Interest in building and refining processes in a scaling business environment, with a strong interest in continuous improvement.
• Strong sense of ownership with a proactive, self-starter mindset.

Nice to have

• Prior international team management experience.
• Experience with NetSuite, SFDC, Zuora, or other relevant systems.

Details

• Location: Remote, US.
• Oversees a global team of 12, with members located in the United States and India.
• Requires domestic and international travel.
• Annual base pay range $142,650 to $263,000 USD.