Associate Director, Global Revenue, Technical Accounting & Reporting

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 177,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive cash compensation and rich

Equity awards

Health and wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Ladders seeks an Associate Director of Global Revenue, Technical Accounting & Reporting, remote from the United States. You will lead complex revenue accounting and reporting, partnering with Finance to strengthen policy application, close execution, and internal controls in a regulated life sciences environment.

The role focuses on ASC 606, SEC disclosures, and SOX controls, driving consistent global application and robust order-to-cash processes across U.S. and international markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own global revenue accounting policies aligned with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Lead technical accounting assessments for complex revenue arrangements across markets.
• Prepare technical accounting memos documenting key terms and conclusions.
• Own the monthly close for gross revenue and accounts receivable, including reconciliations.
• Coordinate revenue SEC disclosures and supporting schedules.
• Establish and improve SOX controls over revenue and order-to-cash processes.

Skills

US GAAP ASC 606

Revenue contracts review

SEC disclosures

SOX/Internal controls

Global revenue accounting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking an Associate Director, Global Revenue, Technical Accounting & Reporting to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will lead global revenue accounting and technical reporting matters for complex revenue arrangements across U.S. and international markets. The Associate Director will partner closely with Finance and Accounting teams to strengthen policy application, close execution, SEC reporting, and internal controls in a highly regulated life sciences environment. This is an opportunity to influence technical accounting conclusions, support compliant revenue recognition, and improve global order-to-cash processes. The position offers remote flexibility and the chance to contribute to a company operating at the intersection of scientific innovation and rigorous financial governance.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $177,000 – $221,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global revenue accounting policies aligned with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Lead technical accounting assessments for complex revenue arrangements across U.S. and international markets.
• Prepare technical accounting memos documenting key contractual terms and accounting conclusions.
• Own the monthly close for gross revenue and accounts receivable, including reconciliations and analyses.
• Guide Finance and Accounting teams in applying global revenue accounting policies consistently.
• Prepare and coordinate revenue SEC disclosures and supporting schedules.
• Establish and improve SOX controls over global revenue and order-to-cash processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Strong experience in reviewing revenue contracts and preparing technical accounting memos.
• Global revenue accounting experience with a focus on international markets.
• Experience preparing revenue SEC disclosures.
• Strong SOX, internal controls, and audit experience.

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation and robust equity awards.
• Strong benefits package including health and wellness programs.
• Significant learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.