Accounting Director - Revenue & Technical POST NUMBER: 478484
Now recruiting on behalf of a mid-sized, east-coast based technology company for a highly skilled Director of Revenue & Technical Accounting. The company offers remote flexibility, is PE-backed, in growth mode, and has a great culture, wonderful leadership team, and competitive compensation package.
The Accounting Director of Revenue and Technical Accounting will lead complex revenue recognition, contract accounting, and technical accounting initiatives within a dynamic, service-based organization. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert on ASC 606 and accounting for multi-element service offerings, partnering cross-functionally to support growth while ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and scalability. Other responsibilities include: Own and manage all revenue recognition and contract accounting processes, including interpretation and application of ASC 606 across complex service arrangements
- Serve as the organization’s technical accounting expert, leading research, drafting accounting memos, and guiding the business on evolving standards and policies
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes related to revenue, including audit support and financial statement disclosures
- Partner with Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Operations to review contract structures and ensure appropriate accounting treatment and revenue alignment
- Lead accounting integration efforts related to M&A activity, including revenue implications and purchase accounting considerations
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and system enhancements, including working with third-party partners on system migrations and optimization
- Strengthen internal controls, streamline revenue processes, and enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Act as a key liaison with external auditors and advisors on technical accounting matters
The right candidate for this Director of Revenue & Technical Accounting role will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with deep expertise in revenue recognition and technical accounting
- Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and experience with complex, service-based revenue models
- Proven ability to translate technical accounting guidance into practical business application
- Experience leading audits and managing accounting close processes
- Background in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm)
- Experience in information governance, digital services, or other regulated service environments
- Knowledge of ASC 805 and M&A-related accounting
- ERP experience, with NetSuite strongly preferred
- Track record of establishing scalable, standardized revenue recognition processes
- Proven ability to drive automation and system improvements across accounting operations
- History of job stability and career progression.
Note - seeking East-Coast based talent exclusively for this opportunity.
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