Description
Summary
We are seeking a Director in our Accounting Team to lead our revenue, reporting and technical accounting functions. This is a hands-on high impact leadership role which will serve as a cornerstone of our accounting & finance team – owning revenue and critical technical policies and driving reporting excellence. The role is responsible for the integrity of revenue recognition, compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements, and continuous process improvement. This position also performs technical accounting research, evaluates financial statements and disclosure impacts, and communicates conclusions through formal documentation.
>The Director will directly manage the Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting and the Revenue Accountant, overseeing all aspects of revenue close, policy, and compliance.
>The role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Accounting (Approximately 60%)
>Own and manage the end-to-end month-end and quarter-end revenue and bad debt accounting close process, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, deferred revenue schedules, SOX controls execution. Conduct final analytical review and present results and key variances to senior leadership.
>Serve as the primary ASC 606 subject matter expert, providing timely and practical revenue recognition guidance to Accounting, Sales, FP&A, Sales Operations, and Legal, including guidance on new and complex deal structures.
>Review and assess customer contracts, amendments and order forms to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under GAAP and prepare formal accounting memoranda documenting conclusions and relevant fact patterns.
>Analyze contracts under ASC 606, including standalone selling price (SSP) assessments. Perform and oversee contract analysis under the ASC 606 five-step model, including identification of performance obligations, transaction price allocation, standalone selling price (SSP) assessments, and timing of revenue recognition.
>Directly manage, mentor, and develop the Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting and the Revenue Accountant, including setting performance expectations, providing ongoing coaching, and supporting career development.
>Partner cross-functionally to advise proactively on deal structures, contract terms, and related revenue accounting implications.
>Drive and participate in ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.
>Maintain and continuously improve the Company’s revenue recognition policies, ensuring they reflect current GAAP guidance and are operationalized effectively within the order-to-cash cycle.
>Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the Company’s deferred revenue and unbilled receivables balances, ensuring appropriate recognition schedules and aging analysis are maintained.
>Coordinate with external auditors on revenue-related audit procedures, including providing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and resolving open items on a timely basis.
>Oversee the accounting and reporting of cost of sales, ensuring accurate matching of program delivery costs to recognized revenue and providing meaningful analysis to support margin management.
>Manage the allowance for credit losses methodology in accordance with ASC 326 (CECL), including the development of loss estimates, regular reserve adequacy reviews, and coordination with client-facing teams on collectability assessments.
SEC Reporting (Approximately 25%)
>Manage the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required filings.
>Oversee the end-to-end reporting process, including drafting financial statements, disclosures, and XBRL tagging, and coordinating reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
>Ensure accuracy and completeness through detailed tie-outs and disclosure checklists in compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements.
>Coordinate with Investor Relations, Legal, and executive leadership on earnings releases, investor materials, and the annual proxy statement.
>Support and enhance internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Technical Accounting (Approximately 15%)
>Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
>Monitor new and proposed accounting standards (FASB, SEC) and assess their impact on the Company.
>Research complex technical accounting issues and prepare position papers, white papers, and policy documentation.
>Serve as the Company’s subject matter expert on revenue recognition and technical accounting matters.
>Support SOX 404 compliance by identifying and maintaining key controls.
>Contribute to special projects related to accounting, financial reporting, and process improvements.
Required Education, Skills & Competencies
>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
>Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting and/or revenue and financial reporting.
>Prior people management experience required, including direct supervisory responsibility; experience managing professional accounting staff (e.g., managers or senior accountants) strongly preferred. Demonstrated track record of developing talent, providing performance feedback, and building high-performing teams.
>Experience working within the revenue department of a public company.
>Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and GAAP.
>Advanced working knowledge of SEC reporting and disclosure requirements.
>CPA license
>Big Four public accounting experience.
>Experience with SEC reporting tools, particularly Workiva.
>Experience with NetSuite Software is a plus.
Salary range: 170-180k + incentive compensation.
Pay and Benefits: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary for a position at Spok, including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Spok that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At Spok, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; three robust health, pharmacy, vision and dental care plans including a health savings account option, wellness, financial wellness, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Spok, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK), headquartered in Plano, Texas is proud to be a global leader in healthcare communications. We deliver clinical information to care teams when and where it matters most to improve patient outcomes. Top hospitals rely on the Spok Care Connect® platform to enhance workflows for clinicians and support administrative compliance. Our customers send over 70 million messages each month through their Spok® solutions. Spok enables smarter, faster clinical communication.
Spok is a trademark of Spok Holdings, Inc. Spok Mobile and Spok Care Connect are trademarks of Spok, Inc.
At Spok, Inc., we provide equal opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status or characteristic. Should you have a disability and need assistance or accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 1-800-852-8935