[Hiring] Technical Accounting Director @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. This position requires a strong foundation in US GAAP, specifically navigating the nuances of SaaS and FinTech revenue streams.

• 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.
• It’s an individual contributor position.
• 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

Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed below. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending & health savings account.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Other company benefits.

The estimated salary ranges noted below roles in the specific geographic zones:

• Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area CA (includes HQ), New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles County - $172,600 — $216,300 USD
• Zone 2: CA (Non San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County), Austin TX, Massachusetts - $155,400 — $194,700 USD
• Zone 3: Utah (includes Utah office), Dallas TX, Houston TX, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania - $146,700 — $183,900 USD

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP).
• HSA & FSA accounts.
• Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts.
• Wellness & Fitness initiatives.
• Employee recognition and referral programs.
• And much more.