Revenue Recognition Director

Company Overview We AreSynopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. What You’ll Be Doing Lead a team responsible for ensuring all revenue recognition complies with ASC 606 across software, semiconductor IP, and services contracts Partner directly with Sales, Contracts, Order Management, and Revenue Accounting to structure deal terms that support accurate and defensible revenue positions Prepare quarterly revenue recognition packages and present your positions to external auditors, including Big 4 firms, with full documentation and justification Own the revenue accounting close process and ensure all associated controls are executed and documented properly Review M&A contracts and prepare revenue impact assessments and integration plans for acquired businesses Document and update Synopsys policies and procedures to reflect evolving ASC 606 guidance and business model changes Build and manage a center of excellence team in an overseas location, scaling capability while maintaining quality and consistency across geographies Impact Your guidance on contract structure will prevent revenue recognition issues before deals are signed, saving time and reducing audit risk The quarterly packages you prepare will give auditors confidence and leadership clarity on our revenue position Your process improvements and automation efforts, including AI tools and agents, will reduce manual work and increase accuracy across the quote‑to‑cash cycle The training you deliver to Sales, Contracts, and Order Administration will raise the baseline understanding of revenue recognition across the company Your leadership of the center of excellence will expand our capacity to handle growing transaction volume without adding headcount in every geography Your revenue forecasting inputs will help Sales Planning and Finance make better decisions on pipeline, bookings, and guidance The policies and controls you document will create a repeatable, auditable framework that scales as the company grows Education & Credentials You hold a CPA certification or a postgraduate degree in business (MBA, MAcc, or equivalent) You bring Big‑4 public accounting or advisory experience – a strong plus for this role Technical Expertise You have deep, hands‑on knowledge of ASC 606 and software revenue recognition principles You’re proficient in end‑to‑end Quote‑to‑Cash processes and the systems that support them—particularly Oracle, SAP (and their revenue/billing/AR modules), and Salesforce You’ve worked in the software and/or semiconductor industry (highly preferred) Experience & Skills You bring 10+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting or technical accounting roles You have a proven track record preparing and defending revenue recognition positions with external auditors You excel at reviewing complex contracts and translating terms into accurate revenue treatment You’re a strong analytical thinker with exceptional attention to detail You communicate clearly and confidently across all levels—from sales teams to executives to auditors You thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic environments and can juggle multiple priorities without missing a beat Leadership You have experience leading, developing, and expanding teams—including remote or offshore resources You’re a natural collaborator who can influence cross‑functional partners without direct authority You’re passionate about process improvement, automation, and building scalable solutions (bonus if you’ve worked with AI/analytics tools) Who You Are You can review a contract with multiple deliverables, variable pricing, and renewal terms and walk out with a clear revenue position in 20 minutes You know how to explain a technical ASC 606 position to a sales leader in a way that makes sense without oversimplifying the accounting You are the person who sees a manual process that takes your team three days every quarter and figures out how to automate it or eliminate it entirely You are comfortable managing a team across time zones, and you know how to build capability in people without micromanaging every decision You do not wait for perfect information to make a call, you assess the risk, document your rationale, and move forward with confidence You push back when a contract structure creates unnecessary complexity or audit risk, and you offer a better alternative The Team You’ll Be a Part Of You’ll join Synopsys’ Corporate Finance team, specifically within the Revenue Accounting & Recognition Center of Excellence. This team is the backbone of financial integrity for the company’s complex software, semiconductor IP, and EDA licensing business. Your mission: ensure every deal is structured, recognized, and reported in full compliance with ASC 606—while enabling the business to move fast and scale globally. This is a pivotal moment for the team: we’re integrating the recent ANSYS acquisition, preparing for a major ERP upgrade, and building out our offshore center of excellence. You’ll work closely with Sales, Contracts, Legal, Order Management, FP&A, and External Auditors—all serving as the go‑to expert who bridges commercial strategy and accounting precision. As Director, you’ll lead a team of 3‑4 revenue recognition professionals (local and overseas), drive automation and process improvement initiatives, and play a key role in shaping how Synopsys scales its revenue operations for the future. Rewards and Benefits We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non‑monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process. Equal‑Opportunity Statement At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability. In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job‑related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ansys, Inc.