Revenue Accounting Director

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Revenue Accounting Director

Boston, MA (Hybrid) or Remote, USA

Drive Revenue Excellence at the Intersection of Accounting, Strategy, and Growth

PTC is seeking a Revenue Accounting Director to join our Global Revenue Assurance organization. Reporting to the VP of Global Revenue Assurance, this role combines technical revenue accounting expertise with cross-functional partnership to support the company's continued growth and evolution.

This is an opportunity for an experienced revenue accounting professional to play a meaningful role in shaping revenue processes, influencing business decisions, and helping scale a global software organization. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of revenue recognition within a SaaS or software environment, strong business acumen, and a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges.

You will work closely with teams across Finance, GTM, Commercial Desk, Legal, Product, Revenue Operations, and Systems to ensure revenue accounting considerations are effectively integrated into business initiatives while maintaining compliance with ASC 606.

Why This Role?

This role offers the opportunity to expand your impact beyond traditional revenue accounting by partnering with business leaders, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping scale a world-class revenue accounting organization. Whether you are an existing Director or a high-performing Senior Manager ready to take the next step in your career, this position offers significant visibility, growth, and leadership opportunities within a global software company.

What Success Looks Like

• Trusted partner to Finance and business stakeholders.
• Strong technical leadership on revenue recognition matters.
• Improved scalability and efficiency of revenue accounting processes.
• Successful support of growth initiatives, new offerings, and transformation efforts.
• Revenue accounting that enables business growth while maintaining strong compliance and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Accounting Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert on revenue recognition matters, providing guidance on complex and non-routine transactions.
• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of revenue accounting policies, controls, and procedures in compliance with ASC 606.
• Draft technical accounting memos, position papers, and analyses related to revenue recognition matters.
• Review and assess the accounting implications of new product offerings, pricing models, commercial arrangements, and strategic initiatives.

Business Partnership

• Partner with Sales, Commercial Desk, Legal, Product, FP&A, and Revenue Operations teams to evaluate revenue recognition considerations associated with new deals and business initiatives.
• Translate technical accounting requirements into practical business guidance that supports informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle to ensure revenue implications are identified early and addressed proactively.

Process Improvement & Scale

• Partner with Finance Systems, IT, and Revenue Operations teams to improve automation, efficiency, and scalability across revenue accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve controls, and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process transformation initiatives impacting revenue accounting.

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Participate in cross-functional initiatives including acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, and process improvement efforts.
• Monitor emerging accounting guidance and assess potential impacts to the business.
• Support strategic initiatives designed to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of the global revenue accounting function.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or revenue accounting.
• Experience with ASC 606 and revenue recognition in a software, SaaS, or subscription-based business model.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Revenue Accounting, Revenue Assurance, Technical Accounting, or Financial Reporting leadership role.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders across Finance and non-Finance organizations, including Sales, Product, GTM, Commercial Desk, Legal, Revenue Operations, and Systems teams.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Oracle, RevPro, Salesforce, and related finance or revenue systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex accounting matters.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, lead projects, and drive results in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

PTC carefully considers a wide variety of factors when determining compensation. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $175,000 - $215,000. The salary range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for a performance-based bonus.  Employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP), which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock. Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equity programs. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and, if you are an office-assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to applicable plan eligibility and other terms and conditions.

For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits, please visit our Careers Page.

PTC recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled.

This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship from PTC.At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits and our AI usage, please visit our Careers Page (https://www.ptc.com/en/careers/united-states-careers). Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the opportunity is filled.PTC endeavors to make ptc.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact PTC's Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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