[Hiring] Principal Technical Accountant @BILL

Role Description

As Director of Technical Accounting, you will lead our revenue recognition strategy, manage complex non-routine transactions, and oversee stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting.

• Serve as the primary technical accounting subject matter expert partnering with Sales, Legal, FP&A, and other business stakeholders to provide guidance and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos.
• Review complex, non-standard customer contracts and partnership agreements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment, standalone selling price (SSP) allocations, and gross versus net revenue presentation.
• Maintain and update BILL’s accounting policies.
• Monitor standard-setting bodies (FASB, SEC) for updates impacting our accounting policies and procedures and implement required changes.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors for revenue, equity, and other complex transaction matters, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 6 years at a Big 4 public accounting firm, at a public technology or fintech company, with 6+ years focused on technical accounting.
• Deep ASC 606, ASC 310, and ASC 326 expertise, ideally in SaaS, payments, or platform businesses with transaction-based revenue.
• Hands-on experience with ASC 718, ASC 260, and ASC 805.
• Proven track record writing technical memos for complex, judgmental transactions and defending accounting conclusions with auditors.
• Clear, concise communicator who can translate technical accounting into business impact for executives and business partners.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in US GAAP, specifically navigating the nuances of SaaS and FinTech revenue streams.
• Individual contributor position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending & health savings account.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts.
• Mental Wellbeing & Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 10 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, and flexible time off.
• Employee recognition and referral programs.
• And much more.