Director of Revenue

Title: Director of Revenue Company: Technology Compensation: $250-300k + bonus + equity Location: Hybrid Overview Our client, a large and complex public technology organization, is seeking a Director of Revenue to lead the end-to-end revenue lifecycle for a high-growth small and mid-market business segment. This role reports to senior finance leadership and owns revenue accounting, revenue operations, and global credit and collections across a multi-billion-dollar transaction environment. This leader will play a critical role in ensuring revenue accuracy, compliance, scalability, and operational excellence while supporting continued expansion into more complex enterprise-style contracts. Role Summary The Director will oversee revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP and ASC 606, lead transformation and automation initiatives across the revenue lifecycle, and partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders including FP&A, Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal, and Technology. The role requires strong technical depth, systems fluency, business acumen, and the ability to lead and scale high-performing teams. Responsibilities • Lead global revenue accounting operations with full ownership of revenue close, reporting, and compliance • Serve as the technical authority on revenue recognition, including ASC 606 and related guidance • Ensure accurate, timely revenue reporting for a large accelerated filer under U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements • Provide guidance on accounting implications for new products, pricing models, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies • Maintain a strong SOX-compliant control environment • Partner with Accounting, Tax, Finance, Sales, Product, and Legal to support growth while managing risk • Own and optimize the end-to-end revenue process from contract execution through cash collection • Design scalable processes to support increasing enterprise and mid-market complexity • Drive automation and system enhancements across billing, invoicing, and revenue reporting • Partner with technology and product teams to influence system roadmaps and monetization solutions • Establish metrics and governance to ensure data integrity and operational effectiveness • Oversee global credit and collections with a focus on cash flow optimization and customer experience • Develop credit policies and risk frameworks aligned with growth objectives • Monitor DSO, aging, and collections performance and drive continuous improvement • Partner with Sales and Customer Success to resolve disputes and improve billing outcomes Qualifications • 12+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting or controllership • 10+ years in people leadership roles • Prior Manager or Senior Manager experience in public accounting • Proven experience leading revenue accounting in a public, global SaaS or enterprise software environment • Deep expertise in ASC 606 and complex revenue arrangements • Experience overseeing credit and collections functions • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required • CPA or equivalent strongly preferred • Strong experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP • Familiarity with billing platforms and revenue recognition tools • Advanced Excel and data analytics capabilities • Experience partnering with technology teams on billing and monetization initiatives • Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing teams • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence cross-functionally • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and leading through change • Demonstrated track record of process improvement, automation, and operational transformation • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts for non-finance stakeholders Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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