Director of Revenue Accounting

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. Salary around 200k plus bonus and RSU's. If interested please contact me at marc.zeid@cbh.com

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.