Director of Revenue Accounting

Summary

Join Vanta as the Director of Revenue Accounting and play a critical role in managing Order-to-Cash processes, ensuring compliance with ASC 606. You will oversee revenue recognition, lead the financial close process, and build a high-performing team. Responsibilities include developing and implementing revenue accounting policies, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Success in this role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a CPA, 10+ years of experience (including leadership experience), and in-depth knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606. Vanta offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a CPA
• 10+ years of experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with financial software systems (Netsuite) and advanced proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure compliance with GAAP, ASC 606, and other relevant standards in all revenue accounting activities
• Evaluate, interpret, and document complex customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatments
• Develop, implement, and maintain revenue accounting policies, processes, and controls
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities related to revenue, billing, and collections including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of revenue-related reports, including deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, accounts receivable and other key revenue accounts
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing revenue accounting, billing and collections team, providing guidance on complex revenue accounting issues and ensuring a collaborative, growth-oriented environment
• Develop and maintain training programs to support the team’s understanding and execution of policies and controls
• Drive process improvements to optimize revenue accounting and billing workflows, enhance accuracy, and improve close cycle efficiency
• Ensure accurate system configurations of revenue accounting modules within the company’s ERP system
• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, and Go-To-Market Operations teams to integrate revenue recognition considerations into contract structuring and billing practices
• Serve as the primary point of contact for revenue accounting in external and internal audits, providing schedules, documentation, and addressing inquiries
• Develop and maintain internal controls over revenue recognition and billing activities

Benefits

• Industry-competitive compensation
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours and location
• Open PTO policy
• 9 paid holidays in the US
• Offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney