Director of Revenue Accounting

Grant Thornton; Wichita (KS); Hybride; USD 184 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Discretionary annual bonus

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Grant Thornton seeks a Director of Revenue Accounting to establish and maintain global revenue policies, ensuring GAAP/IFRS compliance and CECL guidance. The role partners with billing, leads the close, and drives process improvements across a growing revenue model.

The position requires 7+ years in revenue accounting or financial reporting, strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and a CPA or equivalent certification. Hybrid work, with in-office presence three days a week, is expected in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in revenue accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and IFRS knowledge, ASC606.
• Experience with SAP FICO and professional services modules.
• Experience with accounting for professional services organizations.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Hands-on mindset with ability to dive into details.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsabilités

• Establish and maintain revenue accounting policies compliant with ASC606 and CECL.
• Bridge local GAAP/IFRS to U.S. GAAP in revenue recognition across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with billing across jurisdictions and systems.
• Provide revenue accounting guidance to leaders.
• Prepare month-end schedules and management reports.
• Improve collections and cash flow through cross-functional partnering.
• Build scalable controls and processes for growing revenue models.
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual close with revenue entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and GL integrity in revenue accounts.
• Prepare accounting memos and documentation for revenue positions.
• Assist external auditors with audits and walkthroughs.
• Develop and maintain internal revenue controls.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Formation

CPA or equivalent

Outils

SAP FICO

Description du poste

Grant Thornton is seeking a Director of Revenue Accounting to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.

The primary responsibilities of the Director of Revenue Accounting is the establishment and maintenance of global revenue accounting policies and procedures, including adherence to ASC606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Current Expected Credit losses under ASC Topic 326. This is a newly created role resulting from the growth of the Grant Thornton Advisory multinational platform. This successful candidate will play a key leadership role in acquisitions, finance transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement in financial reporting across the Grant Thornton global platform.

What You’ll Do

• Establish and maintain revenue accounting policies in compliance with ASC606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and ASC 326, Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) as well as other guidance.

• Develop accounting procedures with various international jurisdictions to bridge from local GAAP and/or IFRS to U.S. GAAP relating to revenue recognition.

• Partner with billing functions in various jurisdictions and through various accounting systems to enable appropriate overall revenue accounting.

• Provide revenue accounting guidance to internal business leaders.

• Prepare month-end schedules, management reporting packages, and supporting analyses.

• Drive improvements in collections and cash flows by partnering cross-functionally.

• Build and enhance scalable processes, controls, and systems to support a growing and evolving revenue model.

• Support and lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement close processes, including preparation and review of revenue-related journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis.

• Ensure strong GL integrity and GAAP compliance across revenue-related accounts.

• Prepare technical accounting memos, narratives, and documentation to support revenue recognition positions.

• Partner with external auditors during audits and quarterly reviews, including audit support, walkthroughs, and control documentation.

• Develop and maintain internal controls over revenue, including documentation and testing readiness.

• Identify opportunities for process automation and system improvements across billing, accounts receivable and revenue recognition.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between time entry, billing and accounting systems.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with either a leading CPA firm working on public company clients or at a public company with responsibilities in revenue accounting or financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, specifically revenue accounting for time and material as well as fixed fee arrangements for a professional services firm following ASC606.

• Experience with SAP FICO and professional services modules a plus.

• Experience with accounting for professional services organizations a positive.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Stronger leader, across the organization.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated experience in reviewing contracts as well as preparing technical accounting memos

• Hands‑on mindset with willingness to dive into operational and transactional details

• CPA or equivalent certification

The base salary range for this position is between $184,000 and $240,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non‑attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans‑Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality‑driven professionals enjoying exceptional career‑growth opportunities and a distinctive cross‑border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in‑person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well‑life through work‑life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different— and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

  Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

  Additional Details:

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