Director, Revenue Accounting

About Ping Identity: At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. The Director of Revenue Accounting will lead Ping Identity’s global revenue organization, including revenue accounting, technical revenue accounting, and accounts receivable. This role will oversee revenue recognition, the monthly close process, customer collections, and the accounting assessment of complex contracts and new product offerings. The Director will work closely with Sales, Deal Management, Product, Legal, and Finance Systems to support the company’s evolving products and commercial arrangements. This position will lead multiple teams and ensure revenue and receivables are accurately reported through scalable processes that adhere to SOX requirements. The Director of Revenue will report to the Assistant Controller and serve as a key leader within the broader Controllership organization.You Will: Lead the global revenue accounting, technical revenue accounting, and accounts receivable teams, establishing clear priorities and accountability across each function.Oversee the monthly and quarterly revenue close, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis.Direct the technical accounting review of complex customer contracts, non-standard transactions, and new product offerings, ensuring conclusions are appropriately documented and consistently applied under ASC 606.Oversee accounts receivable operations, including collections, cash application, aging analysis, credit loss reserves, and the resolution of customer account issues.Partner with Sales, Deal Desk, Product, Legal and other teams to evaluate new offerings and before they are implemented.Manage and develop leaders and team members across the revenue organization, building both technical accounting expertise and strong day-to-day execution.Own revenue and accounts receivable processes, systems, and internal controls, including, and work with Finance Systems to resolve issues and improve functionality.Support internal and external audit requirements.You Have: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant responsibility for revenue recognition in a software or technology environment.Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and experience applying the guidance to SaaS, term license, support, services, usage-based, and other complex arrangements.Experience leading multiple accounting teams or functions, including managers and individual contributors.Experience overseeing accounts receivable operations, collections, aging, and credit loss assessments.Ability to evaluate complex contracts and new product offerings, reach well-supported accounting conclusions, and communicate those conclusions to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.Experience managing a revenue close and maintaining effective processes, controls, and documentation in support of internal and external audits.CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification.Bonus Points If You Have: Experience with NetSuite ARM and SalesforceExperience supporting a public company, an IPO-readiness program, or a SOX-compliant control environment.Experience with acquisitions and system implementationsExperience supporting multinational operations and complex global customer arrangements.Compensation Range: $140,000–$180,000 base + variable bonusIn accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.Ping Identity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Life at Ping:We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day. Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.Regular company and team bonding events.Competitive benefits and perks.Global volunteering and community initiativesOur Benefits: Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule Parental LeaveProgressive Healthcare OptionsRetirement ProgramsOpportunity for Education Reimbursement Commuter Offset (Specific locations) Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone’s individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.