Director of Revenue Accounting

Role Overview

The Director of Revenue Accounting will establish and maintain global revenue accounting policies and procedures, including adherence to ASC606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Current Expected Credit losses under ASC Topic 326. This is a newly created role resulting from the growth of the Grant Thornton Advisory multinational platform.

What You Will Do

Establish and maintain revenue accounting policies in compliance with ASC606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and ASC 326, Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) as well as other guidance. Develop accounting procedures with various international jurisdictions to bridge from local GAAP and/or IFRS to U.S. GAAP relating to revenue recognition.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in acquisitions, finance transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement in financial reporting across the Grant Thornton global platform.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with either a leading CPA firm working on public company clients or at a public company with responsibilities in revenue accounting or financial reporting
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, specifically revenue accounting for time and material as well as fixed fee arrangements for a professional services firm following ASC606
• Experience with SAP FICO and professional services modules a plus
• Experience with accounting for professional services organizations a positive
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Stronger leader, across the organization
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated experience in reviewing contracts as well as preparing technical accounting memos
• Hands-on mindset with willingness to dive into operational and transactional details
• CPA or equivalent certification

Benefits

• Base salary range between $184,000 and $240,000
• Multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity
• Career path with more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support
• Exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture