Revenue Recognition Director

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

You have spent years in the weeds of revenue recognition, and you know that ASC 606 is not just a compliance checkbox, it is the framework that determines whether a quarter closes clean or becomes a scramble. You have sat across the table from Big 4 auditors and walked them through your position with documentation so tight they had nothing left to ask. You think in terms of contract structure, not just accounting entries, and you can spot a revenue issue in a deal before it gets to order management.

You are comfortable leading a team while still being hands-on when a complex M&A contract lands on your desk or a sales rep needs guidance on how to structure terms that actually work. You do not wait for someone else to build the process, you see the gap, you build the solution, and you bring the team along with you. Managing a center of excellence across time zones does not intimidate you, it energizes you because you know how to scale expertise without losing quality.

At Synopsys, you will find a finance organization that values precision, a business that moves quickly, and a role where your work directly impacts how we close, forecast, and grow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead a team responsible for ensuring all revenue recognition complies with ASC 606 across software, semiconductor IP, and services contracts
• Partner directly with Sales, Contracts, Order Management, and Revenue Accounting to structure deal terms that support accurate and defensible revenue positions
• Prepare quarterly revenue recognition packages and present your positions to external auditors, including Big 4 firms, with full documentation and justification
• Own the revenue accounting close process and ensure all associated controls are executed and documented properly
• Review M&A contracts and prepare revenue impact assessments and integration plans for acquired businesses
• Document and update Synopsys policies and procedures to reflect evolving ASC 606 guidance and business model changes
• Build and manage a center of excellence team in an overseas location, scaling capability while maintaining quality and consistency across geographies

The Impact You Will Have

• Your guidance on contract structure will prevent revenue recognition issues before deals are signed, saving time and reducing audit risk
• The quarterly packages you prepare will give auditors confidence and leadership clarity on our revenue position
• Your process improvements and automation efforts, including AI tools and agents, will reduce manual work and increase accuracy across the quote-to-cash cycle
• The training you deliver to Sales, Contracts, and Order Administration will raise the baseline understanding of revenue recognition across the company
• Your leadership of the center of excellence will expand our capacity to handle growing transaction volume without adding headcount in every geography
• Your revenue forecasting inputs will help Sales Planning and Finance make better decisions on pipeline, bookings, and guidance
• The policies and controls you document will create a repeatable, auditable framework that scales as the company grows

What You'll Need

• CPA or postgraduate degree in business (MBA, MAcc, or equivalent)
• 10+ years of experience in revenue recognition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Deep expertise in ASC 606, including complex contract scenarios, multiple performance obligations, and variable consideration
• Experience preparing revenue recognition documentation for and presenting to Big 4 external auditors
• Advanced proficiency in Oracle or SAP ERP systems, including order-to-cash modules, and working knowledge of Salesforce CRM
• Big 4 public accounting or advisory experience is a strong plus
• Software or semiconductor industry experience is a strong plus

Who You Are

• You can review a contract with multiple deliverables, variable pricing, and renewal terms and walk out with a clear revenue position in 20 minutes
• You know how to explain a technical ASC 606 position to a sales leader in a way that makes sense without oversimplifying the accounting
• You are the person who sees a manual process that takes your team three days every quarter and figures out how to automate it or eliminate it entirely
• You are comfortable managing a team across time zones, and you know how to build capability in people without micromanaging every decision
• You do not wait for perfect information to make a call, you assess the risk, document your rationale, and move forward with confidence
• You push back when a contract structure creates unnecessary complexity or audit risk, and you offer a better alternative

The Team You'll Be Part Of

Your recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.