Accounting Director
Description
Position Overview
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.
What You'll Do
Revenue & Technical Accounting
- 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.
Accounting Operations & Financial Close
- 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.
Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement
- 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.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- 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.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $90,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://cmimediagroup.com/benefits/ for more details.