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Grant Thornton is seeking a Director of Revenue Accounting to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.

The primary responsibilities of the Director of Revenue Accounting is the establishment and maintenance of global revenue accounting policies and procedures, including adherence to ASC606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Current Expected Credit losses under ASC Topic 326. This is a newly created role resulting from the growth of the Grant Thornton Advisory multinational platform. This successful candidate will play a key leadership role in acquisitions, finance transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement in financial reporting across the Grant Thornton global platform.

What You'll Do

+ Establish and maintain revenue accounting policies in compliance with ASC606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and ASC 326, Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) as well as other guidance.

+ Develop accounting procedures with various international jurisdictions to bridge from local GAAP and/or IFRS to U.S. GAAP relating to revenue recognition.

+ Partner with billing functions in various jurisdictions and through various accounting systems to enable appropriate overall revenue accounting.

+ Provide revenue accounting guidance to internal business leaders.

+ Prepare month-end schedules, management reporting packages, and supporting analyses.

+ Drive improvements in collections and cash flows by partnering cross-functionally.

+ Build and enhance scalable processes, controls, and systems to support a growing and evolving revenue model.

+ Support and lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement close processes, including preparation and review of revenue-related journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis.

+ Ensure strong GL integrity and GAAP compliance across revenue-related accounts.

+ Prepare technical accounting memos, narratives, and documentation to support revenue recognition positions.

+ Partner with external auditors during audits and quarterly reviews, including audit support, walkthroughs, and control documentation.

+ Develop and maintain internal controls over revenue, including documentation and testing readiness.

+ Identify opportunities for process automation and system improvements across billing, accounts receivable and revenue recognition.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between time entry, billing and accounting systems.

Required Qualifications

+ 7+ years of experience with either a leading CPA firm working on public company clients or at a public company with responsibilities in revenue accounting or financial reporting.

+ Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, specifically revenue accounting for time and material as well as fixed fee arrangements for a professional services firm following ASC606.

+ Experience with SAP FICO and professional services modules a plus.

+ Experience with accounting for professional services organizations a positive.

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

+ Stronger leader, across the organization.

+ Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated experience in reviewing contracts as well as preparing technical accounting memos

+ Hands-on mindset with willingness to dive into operational and transactional details

+ CPA or equivalent certification

The base salary range for this position is between $184,000 and $240,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:

- Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

- Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

- We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

- When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here's what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

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