Accounting Director

Description

Position at CMI Media Group

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.