Director, Technical Revenue Accounting

Snowflake

Technical revenue accounting director guiding ASC 606, complex SaaS contracts, and new product offerings at Snowflake, an AI data cloud company. Leading accounting teams and finance automation.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeDublin • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $262,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in ASC 606 and technical accounting for complex software and SaaS business models, with a strong ability to translate technical requirements into actionable business guidance. Proven experience in leading and mentoring high-performing accounting teams while driving process improvements and leveraging automation.

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ASC 606 ExpertiseTechnical Accounting for SaaSRevenue Accounting SystemsCPA CertificationTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingRevenue RecognitionPerformance Obligation IdentificationSSP EvaluationContract ModificationsComplex Revenue TransactionsFinancial AnalysisPolicy RecommendationsProcess ImprovementAutomation of Manual Processes

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Presentation SkillsMentoring SkillsMultitasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

SFDCWorkdayRevenue Accounting SystemsAI and Automation Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

SaaSConsumption-Based Revenue ModelsPublic AccountingFinance TransformationStrategic Partnerships

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the company's technical accounting authority for complex revenue transactions
Provide accounting guidance for new products, strategic partnerships, and evolving commercial models
Review and assess complex customer contracts, including SaaS, professional services, managed services, multi-element arrangements, consumption-based pricing, and strategic partnerships
Partner with Legal, Deal Desk, and Sales during negotiations for complex, nonstandard deals
Translate ASC 606 and other accounting guidance into actionable commercial options
Prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting revenue conclusions
Research emerging accounting guidance and recommend policy updates
Lead technical revenue accounting support for new product offerings, including performance obligation identification, SSP evaluation, and contract modifications
Advise executive leadership on revenue implications for strategic transactions
Translate technical accounting requirements into business guidance for non-accounting stakeholders
Support month-end close activities
Drive process improvement and revenue system implementation projects
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes using AI
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of revenue accounting professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
10+ years of progressive experience, including public accounting and publicly traded SaaS or technology companies
Deep expertise in ASC 606 and technical accounting for complex software/SaaS business models
Experience working with consumption-based revenue models at scale strongly preferred
Experience partnering with Product, Pricing, Legal, GTM, and executive leadership on new product launches and innovative commercial models
Excellent analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills
Ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing accounting teams
Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience with SFDC, Workday, and revenue accounting systems
Passion for technology and demonstrated interest in leveraging AI and automation
Experience driving finance transformation is a plus
CPA certification must be held as a required qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary range of $200K–$262.5K per year
AI-native work environment with AI as a high-trust collaborator
Opportunities for professional growth and career development
Culture of continuous learning
Opportunity to work on finance transformation, AI, and automation initiatives