AVP Revenue Accounting

HealthEquity•Remote,

7d•$159,000 - $210,500•Remote

About The Position

The AVP, Revenue Accounting is a strategic and influential leader responsible for overseeing the technical and operational accounting functions related to revenue recognition, cost of revenue, and sales and marketing. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional leadership across FP&A, Product, Legal, and Sales to support revenue growth by designing and maintaining scalable, efficient accounting processes, policies, systems, and controls. You will lead customer and partner contract accounting reviews, provide revenue recognition guidance and assessments, and oversee the revenue and commercial accounting close and reporting processes. As the in-house subject matter expert, you will play a critical role in interpreting and communicating accounting guidance, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and educating stakeholders across the organization. This role requires a proactive, forward-looking approach to enable business growth while maintaining strong governance, operational excellence, and financial integrity.

Requirements

16+ years of accounting experience with a minimum of 6 years in a Big 4 accounting firm
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA or equivalent accounting certification is required
5+ years in management/leadership role
In-depth technical knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 340-40
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Experience in designing or improving processes.
Ability to build positive relationships cross-functionally to effectively influence or make recommendations, implement processes/policies, etc

Nice To Haves

Big 4 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end accounting policies and processes for revenue, cost of revenue, and sales and marketing, including driving continuous process improvements and leading system implementations to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Serve as the primary accounting advisor to Product, Sales, and Marketing by providing guidance on deal structuring and ensuring alignment with revenue recognition and commercial accounting requirements.
Act as the subject matter expert on technical accounting for revenue and commercial areas, delivering clear guidance on complex transactions, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Sales Operations, Legal, Customer Support, IT, Product Management, and Engineering to operationalize new product offerings, design revenue and commission structures, and assess accounting implications of business initiatives.
Lead the financial close and reporting process for revenue, cost of revenue, and sales and marketing expenses, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
Manage external audit relationships related to revenue, commissions, and technical accounting matters, ensuring smooth audits and compliance.
Provide strong leadership and team development, fostering a high-performing, engaged team while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.