Director, Revenue Accounting

Automation Anywhere; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Remote roles

Unlimited personal time off

12 holidays off per year

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Automation Anywhere seeks a senior accounting leader to oversee revenue recognition, close processes, and policy development in a fast-growing, late-stage IPO company. You will lead a team of six, collaborate with Deal Desk, Legal, Sales, and Contracts, and guide new business models for scalable revenue.

Expect deep ASC 606 work, Big 4 background, and ERP proficiency. The role reports to the Controller, is hybrid with onsite in San Jose, CA, and offers a discretionary bonus, equity, and

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or equivalent
• Big 4 experience
• 10+ 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

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with Deal Desk, Legal, Sales, and Contracts teams to structure deals 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

Big 4 experience

Auditing of public companies

Tools

SFDC

Workday ERP

RevPro

Excel

PowerPoint

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
• 10+ 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 range for this position is $225,000 – $240,000 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.

Ready to Revolutionize Work? Join Us.

This is an opportunity to work with a global, passionate team pioneering technology that’s redefining the way people work, everywhere. Join us and discover the many ways that you can have an impact, achieve your potential, and go be great.

Job Segment OR Key Words: CPA, ASC 606, Audit, IPO Experience, SaaS, Big 4 Experience, Controller’s Office

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
• We are a designated “Best Place to Work” for 2 years in a row! Learn more here
• Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in America 2023 – Learn more here

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.

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