Manager, Revenue Accounting

AppDirect, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AppDirect, Inc. is seeking a senior revenue accounting professional to own and optimize revenue recognition across global initiatives. You will drive ASC 606/IFRS 15 compliance, lead month-end close, and partner with Product, Pricing, and Legal to support evolving business models.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in SaaS/subscription or marketplace environments, strong NetSuite ARM proficiency, and excellent cross-functional communication to influence policy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive revenue accounting experience in SaaS/subscription/marketplace environments.
• Strong understanding of IFRS 15 / ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
• Proficiency with NetSuite ARM (Advanced Revenue Management).
• Experience with M&A revenue integration or purchase accounting is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Review non-standard contracts to determine revenue recognition per ASC 606 and document conclusions.
• Lead revenue close activities monthly, quarterly, and yearly with accuracy.
• Partner with system teams to optimize NetSuite ARM usage and revenue processes.
• Identify bottlenecks and automate revenue processes for efficiency.
• Collaborate on SSP studies with pricing and product teams.
• Support M&A revenue integration and related audits or transitions.
• Update revenue policies to reflect new products and regulatory guidance.

Skills

IFRS 15/ASC 606 knowledge

NetSuite ARM

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication of technical concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

NetSuite ARM

Job description

Become a digital, global citizen and enable the new generation of digital entrepreneurs around the world. AppDirect offers a subscription commerce platform to sell any product, through any channel, on any device - as a service. We power millions of subscriptions worldwide for organizations. We do this by our values-driven culture - one that enables you to Be Seen, Be Yourself, and Do Your Best Work.

About You

You are a technically strong revenue accounting professional who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys building scalable processes from the ground up. You bring deep expertise in ASC 606 / IFRS 15 and are energized by the challenge of operationalizing new products, markets, and acquisitions in a fast-paced environment. You're equal parts hands-on executor and strategic thinker - comfortable leading the revenue close one day and shaping policy the next. You collaborate naturally across Finance, Legal, Sales, and Operations, and you want your work to directly influence how a rapidly growing global business recognizes and reports revenue.

This role is a foundational member of our international revenue accounting team - an exciting opportunity to make an outsized impact.

What You'll Do and How You'll Have an Impact

• Perform detailed contract review and analysis for non-standard arrangements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606, and thoroughly document conclusions;
• Lead and execute revenue-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness;
• Partner with system teams to enhance revenue system utilization (NetSuite ARM), improving process efficiency and revenue accuracy;
• Identify bottlenecks, manual work, and automation opportunities across the revenue recognition and close process to drive continuous improvement;
• Collaborate with revenue operations, pricing, and product teams to conduct Standalone Selling Price (SSP) studies;
• Participate in M&A revenue-related integration to ensure smooth revenue process transitions as needed;
• Update revenue policies and position papers to reflect evolving business models, new products, and regulatory guidance;
• Assist with the external audit process and participate in and/or lead ad hoc projects with cross-functional impacts.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred;
• 6+ years of progressive revenue accounting experience, ideally in SaaS, subscription, or marketplace environments;
• Strong technical revenue accounting skills, including deep understanding of IFRS 15 / ASC 606 revenue recognition standards;
• Proficiency in NetSuite ARM (Advanced Revenue Management) system;
• Experience with M&A revenue integration or purchase accounting is a plus;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying and implementing process improvements;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to communicate complex technical accounting concepts to cross-functional, non-finance stakeholders.

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The salary band listed below reflects the expected annual base salary or OTE (on-target earnings) for this role at AppDirect and may be subject to change.

Base salary or OTE is just one component of AppDirect's total compensation package. In addition to base pay, regular employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and a full range of benefits.

Compensation Band

$90,000 - $120,000 USD

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