Senior Director of Revenue Accounting

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services is searching for a Director of Revenue Accounting for a technology company in the McLean area. This primarily remote role seeks a candidate with at least 10 years of revenue accounting experience, including leadership in a SaaS environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with GAAP, leading monthly closes, and driving process improvements. A Bachelor's degree and CPA certification are required, alongside expertise in Netsuite. Competitive salary of around $220k plus bonuses and RSUs is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of revenue accounting experience.
• 3-5 years in a leadership or management role.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue accounting compliance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 606.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end revenue close processes.
• Drive revenue accounting process improvements.
• Ensure accurate system configurations in ERP.
• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Engineering teams.
• Serve as point of contact for audits.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team.

Skills

Revenue accounting experience

Public accounting experience

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

Cordia Resources is performing a search for a Director of Revenue Accounting for a publicly traded technology company in the Washington DC area. This is mostly a remote role but the client would like someone living in the Washington DC area. This is a newly created role due to growth. The ideal candidate will have mix of public accounting experience plus revenue accounting experience in a mid sized technology company. This individual will be responsible for building the revenue group. CPA and Netsuite experience a big plus. Experience with hardware percentage of completion accounting is a big plus. Salary around 220k plus bonus and RSU's. If interested please contact me at [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue Recognition and Compliance: Oversee all aspects of revenue accounting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 standards.
• Financial Close: Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes for revenue, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of revenue accounting and billing processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. This includes integrating revenue recognition into contract structuring and billing practices.
• Systems Management: Ensure accurate system configurations within the company's ERP system and assist in implementing and maintaining financial systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams such as Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Engineering to provide technical guidance on revenue recognition and support strategic initiatives.
• Auditing: Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external audits, providing documentation and addressing inquiries related to revenue accounting.
• Team Leadership: Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; a CPA required.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive revenue accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role. Experience in a SaaS/subscription environment is frequently required.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• System Knowledge: Experience with Netsuite
• Communication: Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate with different departments and explain complex concepts.