Director, Revenue Accounting

Job Overview

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

• 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 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, giving constructive feedback, guidance, and coaching while maintaining positive relationships.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required); CPA with Big 4 experience desirable.
• 5+ years of combined experience in private industry and public accounting, with at least 2+ years focused on revenue recognition and managing teams.
• Experience in a public company environment with familiarity of SEC reporting and SOX compliance.
• Experience with revenue recognition in the digital advertising industry is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

• Strong understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition principles.
• Ability to develop goals and processes based on provided objectives.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, balancing multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; able to work with, analyze, and interpret large volumes of transactional data.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communicator with all levels of management and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and business‑partnering skills.
• Ability to resolve complex problems positively and professionally.

IAS Pay Transparency:
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location are $138,600 – $237,600 per year. All full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), PPO, HSA, FSA, and 401(k) with employer matching. Employees are eligible for an annual bonus and other incentive plans. Compensation is based on geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.

Integral Ad Science is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.