Revenue Accounting Director jobs in Chicago, IL

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The Director, Revenue Accounting will be responsible for the entire revenue, billing and collections process. This individual will have a strong background in systems and process implementation around ASC 606 and have a long history of process improvements that enable scaling with future growth as well as a track record of successful project management. This role will manage a team that works cross functionally across the organization and report to the Corporate Controller.

OpenGov is a fast-paced, late-stage startup. The Director, Revenue Accounting is a critical, high-visibility role that will require availability outside of standard working hours to support ongoing projects and our overall growth strategy. 

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Lead global revenue accounting, billing and collections functions, establishing a long-term vision of the order-to-cash process for scalability

• Serve as accounting subject matter expert for technical revenue recognition matters including SSP analysis and allocation in multiple element arrangements

• Evaluate revenue contracts to ensure alignment with company policies and GAAP principles and optimize revenue recognition while maintaining compliance

• Manage revenue and billing team with four total reports

• Work cross functionally with the systems and sales operations teams to implement a new quoting tool

• Implement and document controls and processes around the entire quote to cash process

• Collaborate with the go to market team throughout the contracting and collections process

• Support M&A activities for revenue related areas, including integration

Requirements and Preferred Experience

• BA degree in accounting required

• CPA required

• 7-10 years of revenue and billing experience in the SaaS software industry

• Mix of public accounting (Big 4 accounting firm) and industry experience

• Prior experience with Netsuite preferred

• Prior experience managing a team

• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition standards, especially ASC 606

• Good communication and customer support skills

• Good understanding of financial statements and strong account reconciliation skills

• Chicagoland area preferred

What makes OpenGov unique

» Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!

» Funding: Over $250 million, late stage venture backed startup, from top tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Cox Enterprises, and Emerson Collective.

» Board of Directors: Includes iconic executives John Chambers (former Cisco Chairman and CEO), Marc Andreessen (Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world), and Amy Pressman (co-founder, former president, and a current board member of Medallia).

» Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,800 governments (and counting) using our products. Click here to read more.

» Culture: Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!

» Perks: 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees, fully paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance, Unlimited PTO, Parental Leave policy, annual wellness stipend, anniversary awards, and more!

» Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.

» Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.

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