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Director, Revenue, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting - Remote (26-14)
SpokUnited States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2026
💰 $180,000/yr($170,000/yr – $180,000/yr)
About the role
Summary
We are seeking a Director in our Accounting Team to lead our revenue, reporting and technical accounting functions. This is a hands-on high impact leadership role which will serve as a cornerstone of our accounting & finance team – owning revenue and critical technical policies and driving reporting excellence. The role is responsible for the integrity of revenue recognition, compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements, and continuous process improvement. This position also performs technical accounting research, evaluates financial statements and disclosure impacts, and communicates conclusions through formal documentation.
>The Director will directly manage the Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting and the Revenue Accountant, overseeing all aspects of revenue close, policy, and compliance.
>The role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Accounting (Approximately 60%)
>Own and manage the end-to-end month-end and quarter-end revenue and bad debt accounting close process, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, deferred revenue schedules, SOX controls execution. Conduct final analytical review and present results and key variances to senior leadership.
>Serve as the primary ASC 606 subject matter expert, providing timely and practical revenue recognition guidance to Accounting, Sales, FP&A, Sales Operations, and Legal, including guidance on new and complex deal structures.
>Review and assess customer contracts, amendments and order forms to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under GAAP and prepare formal accounting memoranda documenting conclusions and relevant fact patterns.
>Analyze contracts under ASC 606, including standalone selling price (SSP) assessments. Perform and oversee contract analysis under the ASC 606 five-step model, including identification of performance obligations, transaction price allocation, standalone selling price (SSP) assessments, and timing of revenue recognition.
>Directly manage, mentor, and develop the Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting and the Revenue Accountant, including setting performance expectations, providing ongoing coaching, and supporting career development.
>Partner cross-functionally to advise proactively on deal structures, contract terms, and related revenue accounting implications.
>Drive and participate in ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.
>Maintain and continuously improve the Company’s revenue recognition policies, ensuring they reflect current GAAP guidance and are operationalized effectively within the order-to-cash cycle.
>Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the Company’s deferred revenue and unbilled receivables balances, ensuring appropriate recognition schedules and aging analysis are maintained.
>Coordinate with external auditors on revenue-related audit procedures, including providing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and resolving open items on a timely basis.
>Oversee the accounting and reporting of cost of sales, ensuring accurate matching of program delivery costs to recognized revenue and providing meaningful analysis to support margin management.
>Manage the allowance for credit losses methodology in accordance with ASC 326 (CECL), including the development of loss estimates, regular reserve adequacy reviews, and coordination with client-facing teams on collectability assessments.
SEC Reporting (Approximately 25%)
>Manage the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required filings.
>Oversee the end-to-end reporting process, including drafting financial statements, disclosures, and XBRL tagging, and coordinating reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
>Ensure accuracy and completeness through detailed tie-outs and disclosure checklists in compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements.
>Coordinate with Investor Relations, Legal, and executive leadership on earnings releases, investor materials, and the annual proxy statement.
>Support and enhance internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Technical Accounting (Approximately 15%)
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