Director of Revenue Accounting

About the role

The Director of Revenue Accounting is a senior technical leader responsible for end-to-end revenue recognition for Avid globally. This role requires a deep understanding of ASC 606 and GAAP, strong operational skills, and the ability to build a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Technical Revenue Recognition Leadership: Serve as Avid’s primary technical authority on ASC 606, evaluate complex arrangements, and ensure compliance with GAAP.

• Revenue Close & Reporting: Own the monthly and quarterly revenue close process, prepare SEC filings, and maintain internal controls.

• Deal Desk & Commercial Partnership: Provide real-time guidance on revenue recognition during contract negotiations and educate sales teams on ASC 606 principles.

• Internal Controls & SOX Compliance: Own key revenue-related internal controls, coordinate with internal audit, and ensure audit-readiness.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and develop a revenue accounting team, drive process improvements, and partner with finance leadership on hiring and succession planning.

• Systems, Process, & Special Projects: Lead RevPro enhancements, M&A due diligence, and carve-out accounting for deferred revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA license required.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry roles at publicly traded companies.

• Deep expertise in ASC 606, including multi-element arrangements, SSP estimation, variable consideration, licensing, and SaaS/subscription models.

• Experience managing a revenue accounting close process at a publicly traded company, including SEC disclosure preparation.

• SOX controls experience—design, documentation, and operating effectiveness testing.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex GAAP issues to non-accountant audiences.

• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

Skills

• Experience with RevPro, Zuora Revenue, or a comparable revenue management system.

• M&A and integration experience, including deferred revenue step-down and purchase accounting.

• Familiarity with IFRS 15 for international entity reporting.

• Experience presenting to Audit Committees or CFOs on revenue accounting matters.

Benefits

Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay

US - $156,660 - $234,990 USD
Canada - $146,600 - $219,900 CAD