Director, Revenue Accounting

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Business Group revenue accounting function ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Provide technical subject matter expertise for all revenue recognition matters, including a deep understanding of product offerings and evolving FASB guidance such as ASC 606, ASC 310, and ASC 860.
• Own month-end and quarter-end close processes related to revenue recognition. Ensure all revenue-related accounting and reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations for a large accelerated filer.
• Provide technical revenue guidance and accounting treatment assessment of accounting implications for new product offerings, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies to ensure compliance and inform strategic decisions, including enterprise SaaS subscriptions.
• Maintain a robust internal controls environment and ensure SOX compliance for all revenue accounting processes.
• Cultivate strong relationships with leaders in Accounting, Tax, and Finance to facilitate timely, high-quality decision-making on revenue recognition matters.
• Provide thought partnership and demonstrate business acumen in collaborating with Product, Sales, and Legal teams on new product launches, pricing strategies, and deal structures to ensure financial integrity, while balancing all stakeholder needs in service to revenue growth and customer experience.
• Design and optimize the end-to-end revenue operations process from contract creation to cash collection, including new processes for enterprise contracts. Develop and execute a strategy for the automation of processes and systems, partnering with technology and product leaders to influence roadmaps and deliver business capabilities.
• Oversee end-to-end processes and inputs across multiple teams to ensure the quality and integrity of data that supports revenue automation and reporting. Develop and implement key performance metrics for revenue operations effectiveness.
• Oversee global credit and collections operations ensuring efficient cash management and strong customer relationships. Implement new processes to support enterprise contract line of business.
• Develop credit policies and risk management frameworks that align with business growth objectives.
• Monitor Days Sales Outstanding, aging, and collection performance; drive continuous improvement through analytics and process innovation.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success to resolve disputes and improve billing and collection processes.

  Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
  • Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting or controllership, including at least 10 years in a leadership role.
  • Manager or Senior Manager in Public Accounting.
  • Proven track record leading revenue accounting and operations in a public, global enterprise software or SaaS company.
  • Deep understanding of technical revenue guidance, ASC 606.
  • Experience managing credit and collections teams.