Director, Revenue Accounting, PST, Finance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking fora Director, Revenue Accounting, PST, Finance based in United States.

The Director, Revenue Accounting will lead the revenue accounting function, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting across a growing organization. This role will oversee revenue recognition, billing operations, deferred revenue, work-in-process accounting, and month-end close activities while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, Operations, Sales, Legal, and Consulting teams. You will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, optimizing accounting workflows, and supporting strategic business decisions through accurate reporting and insights. This position offers the opportunity to lead a talented accounting team and influence how revenue operations scale through technology, automation, and best practices. The role is remote-friendly and suited for a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities:: The Director, Revenue Accounting will oversee all aspects of revenue accounting operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, accuracy of financial reporting, and continuous improvement of processes. This leader will manage a team of accounting professionals while partnering with key stakeholders to optimize revenue operations and support business growth.

Lead the revenue accounting function, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, internal accounting policies, and reporting requirements.

Oversee customer invoicing, billing operations, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and work-in-process (WIP) accounting activities.

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.

Review customer contracts and assess revenue recognition considerations in alignment with applicable accounting standards.

Prepare and analyze revenue reporting, performance metrics, and financial trends to support executive decision-making.

Lead internal and external audit processes related to revenue accounting, ensuring timely responses and resolution of audit requests.

Develop and maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and governance processes across revenue accounting activities.

Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate revenue accounting workflows and reporting processes.

Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, Legal, and Consulting teams to ensure accurate contract setup, billing processes, and revenue recognition.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.

Support financial system enhancements and optimization initiatives, including improvements across ERP and reporting platforms.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting leader with strong revenue recognition expertise, proven people management skills, and the ability to operate effectively across cross-functional teams. This role requires a strong understanding of technical accounting, financial systems, and process optimization.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA certification strongly preferred.

5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years leading revenue accounting teams.

Experience managing and developing accounting teams, ideally within professional services or similarly complex environments.

Deep expertise in revenue recognition (ASC 606), deferred revenue, WIP accounting, customer billing, invoicing, month-end close, financial reporting, and contract review.

Strong experience supporting internal and external audits and maintaining effective financial controls.

Proven ability to analyze complex accounting issues and develop scalable solutions.

Experience improving accounting processes through automation, standardization, and operational enhancements.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across business functions.

Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems; experience with Workday preferred.

Familiarity with Salesforce, Adaptive Planning, and advanced Excel capabilities is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary range of $122,000–$175,000 USD , with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

Disability insurance and life insurance coverage.

401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Paid time off and wellness-related benefits.

Additional voluntary benefits designed to support employee needs.

Remote work flexibility and the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, talented team.

Inclusive workplace culture that values different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

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