Accounting Director

About the role

A highly analytical and detail-oriented Accounting Director position focused on revenue recognition and technical accounting. You will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with IFRS 15/ASC 606 while supporting accurate financial reporting and business growth. This role involves partnering with Accounting, FP&A, Client Finance, and business leaders to evaluate complex contracts, guide accounting treatment for new revenue streams, and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Revenue & Technical Accounting
  • Lead contract reviews to assess revenue recognition implications under IFRS 15.
  • Prepare and document technical accounting analyses for new and modified revenue streams.
  • Maintain and enhance the company's revenue recognition policies and procedures.
  • Own and maintain contract summaries (MSAs and SOWs) for IFRS 15 evaluations.
  • Participate in monthly and quarterly close activities, including Estimated vs. Actual (EVA) percentage-completion reviews.
  • Prepare and review revenue-related journal entries, including:
    • Intercompany revenue sharing
    • Client incentives and rebates
    • Bonus/malus arrangements
    • Volume-based adjustments
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on revenue recognition, software capitalization, accruals, estimates, intercompany transactions, and other complex accounting matters.
• Accounting Operations & Financial Close
  • Partner with the Director of Financial Reporting to ensure a timely and accurate monthly close.
  • Lead key areas of the monthly close process and help resolve accounting issues.
  • Develop expertise across core accounting operations, controls, and reporting activities.
  • Support the continuous improvement of close processes and accounting workflows.
• Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement
  • Design, maintain, and optimize revenue recognition and contract review controls.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors to support revenue-related audit requirements.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for revenue recognition questions and compliance matters.
  • Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes, including the use of technology and AI-enabled contract review solutions.
  • Drive efficiencies that enhance accuracy, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Accounting, Client Finance, and business stakeholders to evaluate deal structures, billing arrangements, and pricing models.
  • Collaborate with FP&A to align revenue accounting treatment with budgeting and forecasting assumptions.
  • Provide training and guidance to finance team members on revenue recognition and technical accounting topics.
  • Build strong relationships across the organization to support informed business decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, technical accounting, or audit, including experience within a public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and/or ASC 606.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the advertising, media, marketing services, or professional services industry.
• Experience supporting complex contract structures and multi-entity environments.
• Experience with process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.