Accounting Director

Philadelphia, PA Until 10/4/2026 5+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Position Overview

We're looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Accounting Director to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll serve as a subject matter expert on revenue recognition and technical accounting, helping ensure compliance with IFRS 15/ASC 606 while supporting accurate financial reporting and business growth.

You'll partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Client Finance, and business leaders to evaluate complex contracts, guide accounting treatment for new revenue streams, and drive process improvements across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with a strong technical accounting background who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges and influencing business decisions.

What You'll Do

Revenue & Technical Accounting

  • Lead contract reviews to assess revenue recognition implications under IFRS 15.
  • Prepare and document technical accounting analyses for new and modified revenue streams.
  • Maintain and enhance the company's revenue recognition policies and procedures.
  • Own and maintain contract summaries (MSAs and SOWs) for IFRS 15 evaluations.
  • Participate in monthly and quarterly close activities, including Estimated vs. Actual (EVA) percentage-completion reviews.
  • Prepare and review revenue-related journal entries, including:
    • Intercompany revenue sharing
    • Client incentives and rebates
    • Bonus/malus arrangements
    • Volume-based adjustments
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on revenue recognition, software capitalization, accruals, estimates, intercompany transactions, and other complex accounting matters.

Accounting Operations & Financial Close

  • Partner with the Director of Financial Reporting to ensure a timely and accurate monthly close.
  • Lead key areas of the monthly close process and help resolve accounting issues.
  • Develop expertise across core accounting operations, controls, and reporting activities.
  • Support the continuous improvement of close processes and accounting workflows.

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Design, maintain, and optimize revenue recognition and contract review controls.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors to support revenue-related audit requirements.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for revenue recognition questions and compliance matters.
  • Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes, including the use of technology and AI-enabled contract review solutions.
  • Drive efficiencies that enhance accuracy, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Accounting, Client Finance, and business stakeholders to evaluate deal structures, billing arrangements, and pricing models.
  • Collaborate with FP&A to align revenue accounting treatment with budgeting and forecasting assumptions.
  • Provide training and guidance to finance team members on revenue recognition and technical accounting topics.
  • Build strong relationships across the organization to support informed business decision-making.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA designation.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, technical accounting, or audit, including experience within a public accounting firm.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and/or ASC 606.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within the advertising, media, marketing services, or professional services industry.
  • Experience supporting complex contract structures and multi-entity environments.
  • Experience with process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $90,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://cmimediagroup.com/benefits/ for more details.

About this role

Summary

Lead revenue recognition, technical accounting, and process improvements in finance

Job title

Accounting Director

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Philadelphia, PA; remote work not specified

Salary

$90k–$180k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CPArevenue accountingIFRS 15ASC 606Excel

Preferred skills

media industry experiencecontract structuresprocess automation

Specializations

revenue recognitiontechnical accountingIFRS 15ASC 606
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City