Director, Technical Revenue Accounting
Figma · San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States · Business Operations · listed March 26, 2026
The shape of it
Seniority
Director
Where
Not stated
Stated pay
$235,000 – $317,000 USD
Requirements listed
5
Length
920 words
In the posting’s own words
We’re seeking an experienced Director, Technical Revenue to join our Revenue Accounting team. In this role, you’ll lead complex ASC 606 assessments, develop clear and comprehensive technical revenue memos, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to determine the appropriate revenue treatment for new products, pricing models, and commercial arrangements.
What it asks for · 5
- CPA certification with 12+ years of progressive accounting background, including deep expertise in technical revenue accounting under ASC 606
- Strong command of US GAAP and SaaS revenue models, including multi-element arrangements, SSP, variable consideration, contract modifications, and usage-based pricing
- Proven ability to evaluate complex contracts and determine appropriate revenue treatment across a range of scenarios
- Track record of influencing and defending accounting positions with external auditors and senior stakeholders
- Skilled at translating complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-accounting audiences
Also a plus
- Background in public accounting (e.g., Big 4) combined with in-house experience at a high-growth SaaS or technology company
- Familiarity with consumption-based or usage-based revenue models at scale
- Comfort operating in fast-paced environments with evolving products and business models
- Experience leading managers and developing technical accounting talent
What the job covers
- Own and evolve ASC 606 revenue policies for SaaS and consumption-based models, including credits, usage-based pricing, variable consideration, and contract modifications
- Lead technical accounting research and author clear, decision-ready memos, policies, and playbooks (e.g., SSP frameworks, non-standard deal guidance)
- Review complex enterprise and strategic contracts, advising Sales, Deal Desk, and Legal on structure, risk, and revenue implications
- Define revenue recognition approaches for new products and offerings, including performance obligations, SSP, principal vs. agent considerations, and contract changes
- Translate complex accounting guidance into practical recommendations and scalable processes for cross-functional partners
- Partner with auditors to support revenue positions, including leading position papers, walkthroughs, and evidence strategies, while ensuring SOX-compliant controls
- Build and develop a high-performing technical revenue team, coaching managers, and raising the bar on judgment, communication, and technical rigor
Tools and skills named
Product & design
- Figma4×
Go to market
- SaaS3×
Ways of working
- Cross-functional2×
- Mentorship
Operations & finance
- GAAP
Words the posting leans on
- revenue14×
- accounting9×
- technical7×
- complex5×
- contract5×
- models5×
- products4×
- technical revenue4×
- asc3×
- clear3×
- design3×
- guidance3×
- policies3×
- saas3×
- ssp3×
- appropriate revenue2×
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