Hybrid Director, Revenue Accounting Operations

at Zip

• Job title: Director, Revenue Accounting Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $210,000 - $300,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Director of Revenue Accounting leading crucial revenue operations for Zip's procurement platform. Overseeing revenue recognition, invoicing, collections, and team development in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end global revenue recognition and AR process, driving the monthly close to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Develop and maintain global revenue recognition policies and technical accounting memos (e.g., ASC 606), serving as the key subject matter expert for all related matters.
• Manage the end-to-end invoicing and collections process. ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and adherence to contractual terms.
• Proactively monitor and implement strategies to maintain strong collections, optimizing cash flow and minimizing bad debt exposure.
• Manage the accounting for sales commissions, including the accurate amortization of capitalized costs and related financial reporting.
• Partner closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Deal Desk as the key subject matter expert during the sales contracting process to ensure favorable contract terms and accurate revenue recognition.
• Develop and drive critical projects and initiatives related to systems, process optimization, and operational efficiency with cross-functional teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, managing day-to-day operations and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on all revenue, commissions accounting and AR-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant work experience; experience in public accounting and/or high-growth companies preferred
• Experience implementing key systems from the “ground-up” working closely with cross-functional teams
• Exceptional ability to interact, communicate, and present complex revenue topics clearly to key cross- functional teams and executive leadership
• Ability to multitask and maintain organization in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to independently drive complex projects under ambiguity and deliver results.
• Proficient in MS office, experience with Netsuite a plus.

Benefits

• Start-up equity
• Full health, vision & dental coverage
• Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
• Commuter benefit
• Team building events & happy hours
• Flexible PTO
• Apple equipment plus home office budget
• 401k plan