Hybrid Director of Accounting, Revenue Recognition

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About the role

  • Oversee Pinterest's global revenue recognition and sales contract processes, ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606.
  • Develop and maintain global revenue recognition policies, SEC disclosure and related SOX controls to reflect changes in our business, GAAP or SEC guidance.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and primary contact for all technical revenue recognition matters, collaborating with Sales, Product, Engineering, IT, Finance, and Customer Support.
  • Perform technical accounting research and prepare memos to document revenue recognition conclusions and other technical accounting positions supporting key financial disclosures related to revenue.
  • Train cross-functional teams on revenue recognition and related topics to ensure clarity and consistency across the organization.
  • Inform and train the revenue accounting team of new revenue accounting arrangements to ensure accurate bookings in the general ledger and review results for accuracy.
  • Partner with Order Management, collections, payment & risks and accounting teams to proactively identify risks, address contract nuances, and implement best practices.
  • Serve as the primary liaison and main point of contact with internal and external auditors to facilitate efficient audit processes and respond to technical queries on revenue.
  • Analyze revenue trends and metrics to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and support business growth.
  • Champion continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to scale operations.

Requirements

  • Visit a Pinterest office for collaboration up to 2 times per month (PinFlex requirement).
  • Deep technical expertise in ASC 606 and related accounting guidance and external disclosure guidance.
  • Ability to research and evaluate complex accounting rules and contract structures and assess developing accounting issues or changes in rules or regulations.
  • Internet advertising experience preferred.
  • Impeccable verbal and written communication skills—able to distill complex accounting concepts for a variety of audiences, including senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong collaboration skills and a track record of building effective partnerships with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Product, Engineering, IT, Finance, Customer Support).
  • Demonstrated executive presence, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in revenue recognition or technical accounting roles with a minimum of 6 years in public accounting.
  • National office or technical advisory roles and experience with ad or platform technology company experience are pluses.
  • Certified public accountant preferred.

Benefits

  • The position is also eligible for equity.
  • Flexibility to do your best work (PinFlex).
  • In-person collaboration 1-2 times/month.
  • Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
  • Medical or religious accommodation during the job application process available via form.

Job title

Director of Accounting, Revenue Recognition

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$175,922 - $362,192 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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