Technical Accounting Director

Overview

This role is an individual contributor position focused on technical accounting leadership. Responsibilities include leading revenue recognition strategy, managing complex non-routine transactions, and overseeing stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting.

The role requires a strong foundation in US GAAP, with particular focus on SaaS and FinTech revenue streams.

Responsibilities

• 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 on revenue, equity, and other complex transaction matters, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
• Lead revenue recognition strategy and manage complex non-routine transactions.
• Oversee stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting.

Requirements

• Active CPA license.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including:
  • Minimum of 6 years at a Big 4 public accounting firm, and
  • 6+ years at a public technology or fintech company, with
  • 6+ years focused on technical accounting.
• Deep expertise in ASC 606, ASC 310, and ASC 326, 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, including the ability to translate technical accounting into business impact for executives and business partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges vary by geographic zone and may change based on candidate experience, expertise, and location:

• 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

The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:

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

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, with opportunities to connect in person when it counts.

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to contribute their authentic selves.