Accounting Director

CMI Media Group•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

We're looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Accounting Director to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll serve as a subject matter expert on revenue recognition and technical accounting, helping ensure compliance with IFRS 15/ASC 606 while supporting accurate financial reporting and business growth. You'll partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Client Finance, and business leaders to evaluate complex contracts, guide accounting treatment for new revenue streams, and drive process improvements across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with a strong technical accounting background who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges and influencing business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA designation.
5+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, technical accounting, or audit, including experience within a public accounting firm.
Strong knowledge of IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and/or ASC 606.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the advertising, media, marketing services, or professional services industry.
Experience supporting complex contract structures and multi-entity environments.
Experience with process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead contract reviews to assess revenue recognition implications under IFRS 15.
Prepare and document technical accounting analyses for new and modified revenue streams.
Maintain and enhance the company's revenue recognition policies and procedures.
Own and maintain contract summaries (MSAs and SOWs) for IFRS 15 evaluations.
Participate in monthly and quarterly close activities, including Estimated vs. Actual (EVA) percentage-completion reviews.
Prepare and review revenue-related journal entries, including: Intercompany revenue sharing, Client incentives and rebates, Bonus/malus arrangements, Volume-based adjustments.
Provide technical accounting guidance on revenue recognition, software capitalization, accruals, estimates, intercompany transactions, and other complex accounting matters.
Partner with the Director of Financial Reporting to ensure a timely and accurate monthly close.
Lead key areas of the monthly close process and help resolve accounting issues.
Develop expertise across core accounting operations, controls, and reporting activities.
Support the continuous improvement of close processes and accounting workflows.
Design, maintain, and optimize revenue recognition and contract review controls.
Partner with internal and external auditors to support revenue-related audit requirements.
Serve as a key point of contact for revenue recognition questions and compliance matters.
Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes, including the use of technology and AI-enabled contract review solutions.
Drive efficiencies that enhance accuracy, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
Partner with Accounting, Client Finance, and business stakeholders to evaluate deal structures, billing arrangements, and pricing models.
Collaborate with FP&A to align revenue accounting treatment with budgeting and forecasting assumptions.
Provide training and guidance to finance team members on revenue recognition and technical accounting topics.
Build strong relationships across the organization to support informed business decision-making.