Director, Revenue Accounting

Director, Revenue Accounting – Integral Ad Science

Integral Ad Science is currently seeking a Director, Revenue to join our Finance team. The role is primarily responsible for managing revenue and will report to the VP, Global Controller. You will manage the end‑to‑end accounting, business, and system processes required to analyze, account for, and report revenue recognition under US GAAP. This position manages a team and oversees the monthly close process, internal controls, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in revenue recognition under ASC 606 and a strong analytical and problem‑solving ability. This position will have frequent interactions with cross‑functional teams within the organization, including FP&A, Billing, Sales Operations, Client Success, and Enterprise Systems.

• Analyze and interpret contracts to identify revenue recognition implications and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606).
• Collaborate with sales, client success, legal, and operations to review contracts for complete and accurate revenue recognition, including rebates and other revenue implications.
• Manage the monthly revenue close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of revenue.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls over the revenue recognition process to ensure compliance with SOX.
• Understand the transactional flow of revenue through various systems to monitor and ensure accurate financial results.
• Stay current on changes in revenue recognition standards and assess their impact on the company’s financial reporting.
• Lead projects around revenue recognition, such as the calculation of standalone selling price (SSP) methodologies.
• Lead revenue analyses and preparation of metrics to enhance insights, identify trends, and report to leadership and business partners.
• Support audits and reviews, providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Prepare memos and technical accounting support for matters involving revenue recognition.
• Accountable for identifying and communicating risks and issues impacting revenue recognition.
• Manage departmental projects and process changes in order to improve efficiencies in work processes through automation, where applicable.
• Partner closely with billing and FP&A to ensure proper coordination over revenue recognition.
• Responsible for driving department goals and vision forward within the team.
• Provide review of work of other team members, providing constructive feedback, guidance, and coaching while maintaining positive relationships.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Ability to develop goals and the process by which to meet goals based on provided objectives.
• Effectively communicates with all levels of management and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to interact with peers and team members to gain cooperation amongst the teams to meet objectives.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills and the ability to balance a large group of diverse projects simultaneously with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Ability to resolve complex problems positively and professionally.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA with Big 4 experience is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of combined experience in private industry and public accounting, with at least 2+ years focused on revenue recognition and managing teams.
• Strong background in applying ASC 606, analyzing contracts, and identifying key revenue implications.
• Experience in a public company environment, with familiarity working under SOX compliance and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with revenue recognition in the digital advertising industry is a plus.
• Experience with Sales Force is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented with superior analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong Excel skills required and ability to work with, analyze, and interpret large volumes of transactional data.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business‑partnering skills with demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and at various…