Director of Revenue Accounting

At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data.

As the Director of Revenue Accounting, you will play a critical role in managing Order-to-Cash from billing, collections, and revenue recognition by implementing best practices and ensuring compliance with ASC 606.

What you’ll do as a Director of Revenue at Vanta:

• Revenue Recognition & Compliance
  • 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.
• Financial Close & Reporting
  • 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.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • 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.
• Process Improvement & Systems Integration
  • 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.
• Audit & Compliance
  • 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.

How to be successful in this role:

• 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

What you can expect as a Vantan:

• 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

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state.

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