Revenue Accounting Director
Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.
We are a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company delivering innovative solutions to enterprise customers across global markets. As we scale rapidly, we are building a world-class finance organization to support our growth, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Revenue Accounting to lead our global revenue accounting, order management and accounts receivable functions. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and compliant quote-to-cash across all regions, optimizing systems like Salesforce and NetSuite, and partnering cross-functionally to support international operations.
Role Overview
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Revenue Accounting to lead our Revenue Accounting, Order Management and Accounts Receivable functions. This role is critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with ASC 606, and operational efficiency across the quote-to-cash cycle. This role will oversee a global team, optimize systems and processes, and collaborate cross-functionally to support scalable growth.
This position reports directly to the VP, Controller and plays a key leadership role within the Finance organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Lead strategic planning and execution for global revenue operations, aligning with company growth and financial goals.
- Contribute to the development of long-term Finance strategy, particularly in revenue-related areas
- Evaluate complex revenue challenges and direct the development of innovative, scalable solutions.
Revenue Accounting & Recognition
Oversee global revenue accounting and recognition processes in compliance with ASC 606 and applicable international standards.Provide guidance for customer contracts and sales arrangements to determine appropriate revenue treatment.Develop and maintain revenue recognition policies and documentation across global entities.Oversee timely and accurate revenue close, reconciliations, and reporting.Order Management
Oversee the order management function to ensure accurate order processing, billing, and revenue alignment.Collaborate with Sales Operations and Customer Success to streamline order-to-cash workflows.Implement controls and best practices to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency.Systems & Process Optimization
Leverage Salesforce, NetSuite, and other applicable tools to streamline and automate revenue operations.Design scalable revenue processes that support global growth and complexity.Collaborate with Sales, Legal, and Finance teams to optimize quote-to-cash workflows.Identify and implement automation opportunities to enhance accuracy and efficiency.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with global stakeholders across Finance, Sales, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment on revenue-related matters.Provide training and guidance on revenue recognition policies and systems.Support deal structuring and pricing discussions from a revenue compliance perspective.Audit & Compliance
Review revenue-related schedules and documentation for external audits across jurisdictions.Ensure SOX compliance and maintain strong internal controls over revenue processes.Support reporting requirements for private equity stakeholders and board-level presentations.Team Leadership
Manage and mentor a global team of revenue accountants, order management and accounts receivable professionals.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Set clear goals and performance metrics for the revenue recognition function.Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred10+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, preferably in SaaS or technologyAt least 3 years of leadership experience managing managers or senior professionalsDeep understanding of ASC 606 and multi-element arrangements across international marketsExperience in a high-growth, global environmentStrong contract review and technical accounting skillsProven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and develop scalable processesPreferred
Hands-on experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, and other revenue recognition toolsFamiliarity with SOX compliance and international audit preparationExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and time zonesPrior team leadership experience in a global settingWhat We Offer
Competitive compensation and equity packageHigh-impact role in a mission-driven, global organizationCollaborative culture with a focus on innovation and operational excellenceFlexible work arrangementsComprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and wellness programsDirect exposure to executive leadership and private equity sponsorsThe base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $151,800 $242,900. In addition, this role is eligible for bonus. Black Duck offers a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education.