Technical Accounting Director

BILLcom; United States; Remote; USD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA & FSA accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Holidays & PTO

Employee stock purchase program

Wellness initiatives

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

BILL is a remote-first fintech company with offices in San Jose, CA and Draper, UT, seeking a Director of Technical Accounting to lead revenue recognition and complex transactions. You will partner with Sales, Legal, and FP&A, draft technical memos, and shape accounting policies for a fast-growing, public technology environment.

Requirements include an active CPA, 10+ years in accounting with 6+ years in Big 4 and technical accounting focus, and deep ASC expertise.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 6 years at a Big 4 public accounting firm, at a public technology or fintech company, with 6+ years focused on technical accounting.
• Deep ASC 606, ASC 310 and ASC 326 expertise, ideally in SaaS, payments or platform businesses with transaction-based revenue.
• Hands-on experience with ASC 718, ASC 260 and ASC 805.
• Proven track record writing technical memos for complex, judgmental transactions and defending accounting conclusions with auditors.
• Clear, concise communicator who can translate technical accounting into business impact for executives and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead our revenue recognition strategy and manage complex non-routine transactions.
• Oversee stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting.
• Serve as the primary technical accounting expert partnering with Sales, Legal, FP&A and other stakeholders.
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos.
• Review complex customer contracts and partnerships for revenue recognition treatment.
• Maintain and update BILL’s accounting policies.
• Monitor FASB/SEC updates and implement changes.
• Act as liaison with external auditors on revenue, equity and other complex topics.

Skills

CPA license

Technical accounting

ASC 606/310/326

ASC 718/260/805

Memo writing

Executive communication

Job description

Innovate with purpose

At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.

Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We're remote-first, with office spaces in San Jose, CA and Draper, UT — and opportunities to connect in person when it counts. BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.

BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person’s unique skills and experiences. We’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another.

Let’s give businesses more time for what matters.

Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company

• As Director of Technical Accounting, you will lead our revenue recognition strategy, manage complex non-routine transactions, and oversee stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting.

• This position requires a strong foundation in US GAAP, specifically navigating the nuances of SaaS and FinTech revenue streams.

• Serve as the primary technical accounting subject matter expert partnering with Sales, Legal, FP&A and other business stakeholders to provide guidance and ensure compliance with US GAAP.

• It’s an individual contributor position.

• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos.

• Review complex, non-standard customer contracts and partnership agreements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment, standalone selling price (SSP) allocations, and gross versus net revenue presentation.

• Maintain and update BILL’s accounting policies.

• Monitor standard-setting bodies (FASB, SEC) for updates impacting our accounting policies and procedures and implement required changes.

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors for revenue, equity, and other complex transaction matters, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.

We’d love to chat if you have:

• Active CPA license.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 6 years at a Big 4 public accounting firm, at a public technology or fintech company, with 6+ years focused on technical accounting.

• Deep ASC 606, ASC 310 and ASC 326 expertise, ideally in SaaS, payments or platform businesses with transaction-based revenue.

• Hands-on experience with ASC 718, ASC 260 and ASC 805.

• Proven track record writing technical memos for complex, judgmental transactions and defending accounting conclusions with auditors.

• Clear, concise communicator who can translate technical accounting into business impact for executives and business partners.

Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed below. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits. The estimated salary ranges noted below roles in the specific geographic zones

Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area CA (includes HQ), New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles County

$172,600—$216,300 USD

Zone 2: CA (Non San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County), Austin TX, Massachusetts

$155,400—$194,700 USD

Zone 3: Utah (includes Utah office), Dallas TX, Houston TX, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania

$146,700—$183,900 USD

What’s in it for you?

Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well.

Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL:

• 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)

• HSA & FSA accounts

• Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off

• Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts

• Wellness & Fitness initiatives

• Employee recognition and referral programs

• And much more

Don’t believe us? Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our career site, LinkedIn Life, or YouTube pages.

BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.

We are committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. If you need accommodations at any stage, please contact [e-mail]. To ensure a fair evaluation, our Candidate Integrity Policy prohibits the use of unapproved external assistance, including generative AI, during live interviews or assessments. Doing so will result in a review and potential disqualification.

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