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Director Technical and Revenue Accounting
Position Summary
Nasuni is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Director of Technical and Revenue Accounting. Reporting to the VP and Corporate Controller, this position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of technical accounting, revenue compliance and strategy for our rapidly growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of GAAP accounting. This role will provide an opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the overall business strategy. This position will be based in Nasuni’s Boston Seaport office on a hybrid 3-day onsite schedule.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of tax compliance and strategy in the SaaS industry. They will possess a strong technical background, complemented by excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to work collaboratively across departments. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail in their work.
About Nasuni
Nasuni is the leading hybrid cloud storage solution that powers business growth with effortless scalability, built-in security, and fast edge performance using a unique cloud-native architecture. The Nasuni File Data Platform delivers operational excellence by consolidating NAS and backup, eliminating data silos, and making management easy and flexible without changes to apps or workflows. Its built-in security offers proactive defense and rapid recovery, lowering organization’s risk from the detrimental effects of ransomware attacks and other disasters. Synchronized access to file data everywhere ensures user productivity by supporting remote and hybrid work.
Why work at Nasuni?
Benefits
As part of our commitment to your well-being, we are pleased to offer comprehensive benefits packages to employees across the US. Benefits packages generally include:
Nasuni is an equal opportunity employer. The equal employment opportunity policy at Nasuni protects employees and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.
This privacy notice relates to information collected (whether online or offline) by Nasuni Corporation and our corporate affiliates (collectively, “Nasuni”) from or about you in your capacity as a Nasuni employee, independent contractor/service provider or as an applicant for an employment or contractor relationship with Nasuni.
Position Summary
Nasuni is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Director of Technical and Revenue Accounting. Reporting to the VP and Corporate Controller, this position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of technical accounting, revenue compliance and strategy for our rapidly growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of GAAP accounting. This role will provide an opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the overall business strategy. This position will be based in Nasuni’s Boston Seaport office on a hybrid 3-day onsite schedule.
Job Description
- Lead all revenue recognition activities ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and ASC 340-40, as the subject matter expert and trusted business advisor on revenue accounting. Oversee revenue recognition for various products and services including SaaS, professional services and hardware. Fully manage compliance of revenue recognition process within GAAP and company standards.
- Work closely with legal, sales and other stakeholders on contract structure, providing options and recommendations for optimal deal structure and contract language to drive revenue growth while ensuring accounting compliance in accordance with company policy and revenue recognition accounting standards.
- Own the company’s quote-to-cash and commission accounting process, including process improvements, system implementation or optimization, etc.
- Oversee month-end close activities including assurance of accurate and timely results in cooperation with general accounting; Ownership for preparing, analyzing and interpretation of revenue and margin reports.
- Oversee and maintain the Company’s Fair Value analysis for all product lines (BESP, VSOE).
- Review and prepare technical revenue accounting memos and policy documentation; provide analysis and conclusions related to various customer contracts or new technical revenue pronouncements.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
- Help Finance organization with ad hoc projects on an as needed basis.
- Manage and assemble the preparation of the annual financial statements.
- Liaise with external auditors as needed, present significant item updates supporting documentation for reviews and year-end audits.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
- CPA preferred
- Minimum 7 years of accounting in experience in high growth software or SaaS Technology Company and/or Big 4 public accounting.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles with respect to Software, SaaS, and Professional Services revenue recognition; in-depth knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 340-40 and other technical accounting areas that are relevant to a technology company.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in prior management experience as this position has multiple direct reports
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel related to report generation and analysis.
- Ability to analyze and interpret customer contracts
- Strong analytical skills with the proven ability to identify trends, expectations, and present results in an organized fashion.
- SFDC or other CRM system experience
- Knowledge of general ledger systems, Intacct a plus
- Strong work ethic, accountable, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player who can work independently and proactively to respond to inquiries and deliver results.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of tax compliance and strategy in the SaaS industry. They will possess a strong technical background, complemented by excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to work collaboratively across departments. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail in their work.
About Nasuni
Nasuni is the leading hybrid cloud storage solution that powers business growth with effortless scalability, built-in security, and fast edge performance using a unique cloud-native architecture. The Nasuni File Data Platform delivers operational excellence by consolidating NAS and backup, eliminating data silos, and making management easy and flexible without changes to apps or workflows. Its built-in security offers proactive defense and rapid recovery, lowering organization’s risk from the detrimental effects of ransomware attacks and other disasters. Synchronized access to file data everywhere ensures user productivity by supporting remote and hybrid work.
Why work at Nasuni?
Benefits
As part of our commitment to your well-being, we are pleased to offer comprehensive benefits packages to employees across the US. Benefits packages generally include:
- Best in class employee onboarding and training
- "Take What You Need” paid time off policy
- Incentive stock options
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) and Roth IRA retirement plan
- Generous employee referral bonuses
- Flexible remote work policy
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Wide array of wellbeing offerings
- Pre-tax savings accounts with company contributions
- Great team culture and social activities
- Collaborative workspaces
- Free on-site fitness centers and stocked kitchens in select office locations
- Professional development resources
Nasuni is an equal opportunity employer. The equal employment opportunity policy at Nasuni protects employees and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.
This privacy notice relates to information collected (whether online or offline) by Nasuni Corporation and our corporate affiliates (collectively, “Nasuni”) from or about you in your capacity as a Nasuni employee, independent contractor/service provider or as an applicant for an employment or contractor relationship with Nasuni.
