Technical Accounting Director

Overview

This position serves as an individual contributor leading technical accounting for revenue recognition and other complex transactions. The role supports compliance with US GAAP, partners with internal stakeholders on accounting guidance, and acts as the primary liaison with external auditors for revenue, equity, and other complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue recognition strategy, including non-routine and complex transactions.
• Oversee stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting.
• 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.
• 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
  • Gross versus net revenue presentation
• Maintain and update accounting policies.
• Monitor standard-setting bodies (FASB, SEC) for updates impacting 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.

Requirements

• 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 communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting into business impact for executives and business partners.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated salary ranges by geographic zone

• 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

Compensation ranges are based on factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location, and may vary from the amounts listed.

Benefits (eligible for a competitive benefits package)

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending & health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits include:
  • 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

Location

Remote-first, with office spaces in San Jose, CA and Draper, UT. Opportunities to connect in person when it counts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

If accommodations are needed during the hiring process, request them at any stage.