Director, Revenue Accounting

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you. So what is the role all about? The Director of Revenue will lead global revenue recognition and strategy across a diversified portfolio, including SaaS (subscription and usage-based models), professional services, and perpetual license sales. This role will ensure compliance with ASC 606, drive accurate revenue recognition and forecasting, oversee SSP establishment, and partner cross-functionally to enable scalable, predictable, and profitable growth. This is an accounting-rooted role with strong collaboration across business finance, sales and legal functions. The Director will manage a global team across multiple regions, ensuring operational consistency and strategic alignment. How will you make an impact? Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP ASC 606. Manage the review and interpretation of complex, multi-element arrangements, including SaaS, perpetual licenses, services, and bundled offerings. Establish and maintain SSP (Standalone Selling Price) frameworks for all performance obligations. Partner with Sales, Legal, and Business Finance to review and structure non-standard deals and contract terms. Collaborate with IT and system owners to ensure revenue recognition system CRM, billing, and ERP systems support compliant revenue recognition. Design and implement scalable processes, controls, and systems to support global revenue recognition. Own and improve revenue-related KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks for executive visibility Provide technical accounting guidance for new complex deals, new business models, and international expansion Support business finance teams in revenue forecasting, scenario modeling, and analysis to ensure predictability and transparency. Own and enhance all SOX controls related to revenue, ensuring effective design, documentation, and operation of revenue-related processes. Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support SOX testing, walkthroughs, and annual audit requirements. Continuously assess and improve the revenue close process, identifying automation and control improvement opportunities. Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of revenue accounting entries, reconciliations, and disclosures. Prepare and review revenue-related schedules and footnote disclosures for external financial reporting. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on all revenue-related matters. Partner with the Controllership team to support financial reporting, consolidation, and variance analysis. Drive process standardization and consistency across all regions and entities. Lead and mentor a global revenue team located across multiple time zones. Provide technical training and mentorship to team members on ASC 606, SOX, and evolving business models. Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Accounting, Business Finance, Sales and Legal. Present revenue analysis, forecasts, and strategic insights to executive leadership and the board. Champion continuous process improvement and standardization across global teams. Have you got what it takes? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred). 8+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, revenue operations, or finance within a SaaS or software company. At least 5+ years in a leadership role managing global, multi-location teams. Deep understanding of ASC 606, revenue recognition for SaaS and perpetual license models, and SSP methodologies. Experience reviewing and structuring complex contracts and supporting deal desk processes. Proven ability to scale and improve global revenue processes in a high-growth tech environment. Proficiency with systems such as Workday, Zuora, Revpro and BI tools. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; confident presenting to executives and auditors. You will have an advantage if you also have: Strategic and detail-oriented with strong technical accounting expertise and commercial acumen. Data-driven and comfortable working with large volumes of information to drive insight and decision-making. Comfortable working across time z