Director of Revenue Accounting

Harness Inc.•San Francisco, CA

73d•Hybrid

About The Position

Harness is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Revenue Accounting to lead our revenue accounting and order-to-cash processes. This pivotal role will report to the VP, Corporate Controller and be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition in compliance with ASC606, driving process improvements and automation, and leading and mentoring a high-performing revenue accounting team. The Director will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing SaaS company.

Requirements

CPA (or equivalent).
10+ years of relevant revenue accounting experience, Big 4 audit and SaaS industry preferred
Prior management/leadership experience in building and developing accounting teams
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606, with a strong focus on the SaaS industry
Experience with revenue accounting engines (e.g., Stripe) and ERP systems (NetSuite) and CRM systems (Salesforce)
Experience in a public company environment or with the IPO process
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Strong ability to work cross-functionally and proactively identify accounting issues
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
Experience leading the month-end and quarter-end revenue close process
Proven ability to lead process improvements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work in the office 3 days a week
Experience with audit processes and liaising with external auditors

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with GAAP and ASC 606 in all revenue accounting activities, particularly within a SaaS environment
Evaluate and document complex customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatments
Assess accounting implications of new product offerings and pricing strategies
Maintain and consistently apply revenue accounting policies and processes
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing revenue accounting team
Lead collaboration with cross-functional partners such as Sales, Legal, IT Systems, Finance, and Product on contract reviews and strategic initiatives
Communicate accounting implications to stakeholders at all levels
Serve as a point of contact with external auditors
Streamline processes and controls of the entire Order-to-Cash process
Ensure accurate system configurations of revenue accounting modules within the ERP system (NetSuite, Salesforce, and Stripe preferred)
Optimize revenue processes through automation
Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring data accuracy across systems