Director – Revenue Accounting
Company | Talkdesk |
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Location | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience including:
- 3+ years in a leadership role in revenue accounting
- Big 4 public accounting experience
- SaaS industry experience (required)
- Expert knowledge of ASC 606 and ability to apply technical guidance to evolving business models.
- Hands-on experience with consumption-based or usage-based billing and revenue models.
- Strong operational mindset: able to streamline processes and implement systems that scale.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience with systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, Zuora, RevPro or other revenue automation tools.
- Track record of building teams and processes in high-growth environments.
- Exposure to international operations and multi-entity consolidations.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the monthly revenue close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under US GAAP (ASC 606).
- Drive accounting policies and documentation related to complex SaaS and consumption-based revenue arrangements.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert on revenue recognition; analyze contracts and pricing models for revenue impact.
- Lead the implementation and optimization of scalable revenue operations processes and systems (e.g., CPQ, billing, ERP integrations).
- Support external financial audits, including preparation of PBCs and coordination with auditors.
- Play a key role in IPO readiness activities, including SOX controls, technical memos, and audit committee reporting.
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Sales Ops, and Legal to ensure contract compliance and alignment with revenue strategy.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing revenue accounting team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Start-up and/or IPO readiness experience (strong plus)