Director of Revenue Accounting

About The Role

As the Director of Revenue Accounting, you will report to the Corporate Controller and play a key role within Kikoff’s growing accounting team. You will serve as the Company’s revenue recognition subject matter expert and ensure that Kikoff’s revenue reporting remains compliant with ASC 606. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing revenue monthly close activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in revenue recognition principles, fintech experience, and the ability to collaborate strategically with cross-functional teams to shape new product offerings, evaluate new growth opportunities, and function as a key point of contact for all revenue-related considerations.

The Director of Revenue Accounting will initially manage a revenue team of three, with the ability to grow the team as Kikoff’s revenue continues to scale. The role will be located in our San Francisco office (in office 3 days/week).

What You Will Do:

Lead the application of ASC606 & ASC310 to all revenue streams including lending and subscription services

Develop, implement, and maintain revenue recognition policies, procedures, and processes tailored to our products and services

Partner closely with the data engineering team to transition to a reporting-centric data model across internal data and third party processors, ensuring consistency and reliability of revenue data

Reconcile data between systems/sources; identify discrepancies; and collaborate with data and engineering to determine root causes and propose solutions

Ownership of the month-end financial statement close process related to revenue by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

Work with external auditors during the annual financial audit, ensuring compliance with revenue accounting standards

Implement and monitor internal controls over revenue cycles to ensure SOX compliance and mitigate risks

Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure CECL-related estimates are appropriately reflected in revenue reporting and financial statements in accordance with ASC 326

Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to ensure proper revenue accounting treatment for new product launches

Build and develop a high-performing technical revenue team, coaching managers, and raising the bar on judgment, communication, and technical rigor

About You:

10+ years of experience in revenue accounting, including Big 4 public accounting and industry experience

Background at a late-stage or public Fintech, or e-commerce / marketplace / internet company(ies) with high transaction volumes preferred

CPA license and expert knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles (ASC 606 & ASC310) required

Demonstrated success in leading revenue accounting functions in a dynamic, high-growth environment with ability to understand complex issues, demonstrate resourcefulness, and proactively resolve problems

Has owned revenue accounting through at least one external audit cycle and built or materially improved close processes

Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills

Able to translate complex accounting positions into clear guidance for non-finance stakeholders

Base Range

$255,000—$270,000 USD