Director, Revenue Accounting

Automation Anywhere; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule / remote roles

Unlimited Personal Time Off

12 holidays off per year

4 days volunteer time off per year

Company wellness benefits

Job summary

Automation Anywhere is seeking a senior accounting leader to report to the Controller and guide revenue recognition, audits, and close processes. The role blends leadership with hands-on finance operations in a fast-growing, late-stage IPO company.

You will lead a 6-member team, coordinate with Deal Desk, Legal, Sales, and Contracts, and drive scalable revenue processes. Hybrid work in San Jose, CA with some remote options available.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent degree.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• 8+ years of leadership experience.
• 2+ years in audit of public companies.

Responsibilities

• Structure deals to optimize revenue recognition under US GAAP.
• Lead and mentor a 6-person team, promoting innovation.
• Oversee close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve revenue processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and policy memos.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Workday ERP

RevPro

SFDC

Job description

About Us

Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), transforming how work gets done with AI-powered automation. Its APA system, built on the industry’s first Process Reasoning Engine (PRE) and specialized AI agents, combines process discovery, RPA, end-to-end orchestration, document processing, and analytics—all delivered with enterprise-grade security and governance. Guided by its vision to fuel the future of work, Automation Anywhere helps organizations worldwide boost productivity, accelerate growth, and unleash human potential.

Our Opportunity

Join a dynamic team at Automation Anywhere, the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), where innovation meets impact! In this exciting role you'll leverage your technical expertise to refine and scale financial processes in a fast-growing, late-stage IPO company. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping our team, driving operational excellence, and accelerating our growth as we continue to redefine the future of automation.

Who you’ll report to

This role reports to our Controller

Location

Hybrid role with regular onsite work in our San Jose, CA offices preferred – other remote locations considered

You will make an impact by being responsible for

• Collaborating closely with Deal Desk, Legal, Sales, and Contracts teams to structure deals in order to achieve the best revenue recognition results for the Company while being compliant with US GAAP


• Leading and managing a team of 6 team members including mentoring and fostering innovation.


• Guiding the business as they structure new business models and product offerings


• Participating in routine close activities, including invoicing audits, review and preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and related fluctuation analysis


• Researching and preparing accounting policy memos and positions


• Partnering with cross functional teams to create repeatable and scalable revenue processes by constant evaluation for areas of improvement, including but not limited to, integration feed between different order to cash applications or identifying scope of driving automations through APA.


• Providing training to business partners while working closely with them to ensure consistency in application of policies and practices


• Engaging and communicating with external auditors

You will be a great fit if you have

• BS in Accounting or Finance


• CPA or equivalent


• Big 4 experience


• 8+ years of leadership experience


• 2+ years in audit of public companies


• Strong expertise in ASC 606, with direct software industry experience


• Specialty practice experience with ASC 606 will be considered


• Highly proficient in excel and good with PowerPoint


• Proficiency in SFDC and Workday ERP; RevPro experience is a plus


• Prior IPO experience is a plus

You excel in these key competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills


• Ability to present ideas and information clearly and concisely in an organized manner


• Works effectively and collaboratively across teams


• Committed to high performance standards with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement


• Strong ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs

The base salary

The base salary range for this position is $210,000 – $230,000 a year. The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.

Benefits and perks you’ll appreciate

• Flexible work schedule / remote roles


• Unlimited Personal Time Off


• 12 holidays off per year


• 4 days volunteer time off per year


• Eligible for 4 company Achievement days off per year


• Variety of health care and well-being benefits


• Paid family/parental leave

Job Segment OR Key Words

CPA, ASC 606, Audit, IPO Experience, SaaS, Big 4 Experience, Controller’s Office #LI-JS1

EEO Statement

Automation Anywhere is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Disability Accommodation

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Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we typically do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates should generally be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.