Figma

Director, Technical Revenue Accounting

Figma • $235K — $317K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA certification with 12+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Deep expertise in ASC 606 and technical revenue accounting
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and SaaS revenue models
  • Experience evaluating complex contracts for revenue treatment
  • Proven skills in influencing accounting positions with auditors and stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve ASC 606 revenue policies for SaaS and consumption-based models
  • Lead technical accounting research, authoring decision-ready memos and policies
  • Review complex enterprise contracts and advise on revenue implications
  • Define revenue recognition approaches for new products and offerings
  • Translate complex accounting guidance into practical recommendations
  • Partner with auditors to support revenue positions and ensure SOX compliance
  • Build and develop a high-performing technical revenue team

Benefits

  • Equity options for employees
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with company contributions
  • Parental leave and reproductive or family planning support
  • Mental health and wellness benefits
  • Generous paid time off and company recharge days
  • Learning and development stipend
  • Work from home stipend and cell phone reimbursement
Full Job Description
We9re seeking an experienced Director, Technical Revenue to join our Revenue Accounting team. In this role, you9ll lead complex ASC 606 assessments, develop clear and comprehensive technical revenue memos, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to determine the appropriate revenue treatment for new products, pricing models, and commercial arrangements.

You9ll play a meaningful role in shaping our revenue recognition policies and scaling our quote-to-cash systems as the business continues to grow.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.
What you9ll do at Figma:
  • Own and evolve ASC 606 revenue policies for SaaS and consumption-based models, including credits, usage-based pricing, variable consideration, and contract modifications
  • Lead technical accounting research and author clear, decision-ready memos, policies, and playbooks (e.g., SSP frameworks, non-standard deal guidance)
  • Review complex enterprise and strategic contracts, advising Sales, Deal Desk, and Legal on structure, risk, and revenue implications
  • Define revenue recognition approaches for new products and offerings, including performance obligations, SSP, principal vs. agent considerations, and contract changes
  • Translate complex accounting guidance into practical recommendations and scalable processes for cross-functional partners
  • Partner with auditors to support revenue positions, including leading position papers, walkthroughs, and evidence strategies, while ensuring SOX-compliant controls
  • Build and develop a high-performing technical revenue team, coaching managers, and raising the bar on judgment, communication, and technical rigor

We9d love to hear from you if you have:
  • CPA certification with 12+ years of progressive accounting background, including deep expertise in technical revenue accounting under ASC 606
  • Strong command of US GAAP and SaaS revenue models, including multi-element arrangements, SSP, variable consideration, contract modifications, and usage-based pricing
  • Proven ability to evaluate complex contracts and determine appropriate revenue treatment across a range of scenarios
  • Track record of influencing and defending accounting positions with external auditors and senior stakeholders
  • Skilled at translating complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-accounting audiences
While not required, it9s an added plus if you also have:
  • Background in public accounting (e.g., Big 4) combined with in-house experience at a high-growth SaaS or technology company
  • Familiarity with consumption-based or usage-based revenue models at scale
  • Comfort operating in fast-paced environments with evolving products and business models
  • Experience leading managers and developing technical accounting talent


At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you9re excited about this role but your past experience doesn9t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma9s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma9s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$235,000-$317,000 USD

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma9s Candidate Privacy Notice.

About Figma

Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping tool for digital projects. The company was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace. Figma's software is used by designers and developers to create user interfaces, websites, and mobile applications. The company has offices in San Francisco and London.
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