Director, Technical Revenue Accounting

About the role

Figma is seeking a Director of Technical Revenue to guide our revenue accounting operations and policy development. You will manage complex ASC 606 assessments and lead cross-functional collaboration to define revenue recognition for our evolving product and pricing structures. In this role, you will own the technical accounting judgments that underpin how revenue is measured, reported, and disclosed for our global customer base. You will serve as the primary technical expert responsible for ensuring that our revenue practices align with US GAAP and meet the rigorous expectations of auditors and stakeholders. You will translate intricate accounting standards into clear policies that enable Sales, Legal, and Finance to execute with confidence. This position requires a proactive mindset to assess risks, document positions, and drive consistency across distributed workflows. You will shape the future of revenue accounting for a fast-growing, product-driven business.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Drive the design, execution, and maintenance of ASC 606 policies tailored to SaaS and consumption-based models, including variable consideration and contract modifications.
• Lead technical accounting research and produce authoritative memos, SSP frameworks, and internal playbooks that clarify complex revenue recognition issues.
• Analyze enterprise contracts alongside Legal, Sales, and Deal Desk to identify and mitigate revenue risk, and to recommend optimal contract structures.
• Determine the appropriate revenue treatment for new product offerings, with a focus on identifying performance obligations and distinguishing principal from agent arrangements.
• Interpret and convert technical accounting guidance into scalable, repeatable processes that support efficient close cycles and reliable reporting for internal partners.
• Partner with Finance Leadership and External Auditors to develop position papers, assemble evidentiary documentation, and uphold SOX-compliant controls related to revenue recognition.
• Develop, mentor, and grow a high-performing technical revenue team by setting standards, providing coaching, and fostering an environment of rigorous yet clear decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that product launches, pricing changes, and commercial terms are evaluated through a revenue recognition lens from inception.
• Own key deliverables such as revenue accounting workpapers, policy documentation, and executive-ready summaries that communicate the rationale and impact of key judgments.
• Champion continuous improvement by challenging existing approaches, leveraging data, and implementing enhancements that increase accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Hold an active CPA certification.
• Bring 12 or more years of progressive accounting experience with deep, hands-on expertise in ASC 606 implementation and interpretation.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP, with a strong focus on SaaS revenue models, multi-element arrangements, and usage-based pricing.
• Exhibit the ability to evaluate highly complex contracts and defend accounting positions to senior internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Show skill in explaining dense technical accounting concepts in clear, accessible language to non-accounting audiences.
• Possess a proven track record of managing revenue recognition in a technology or SaaS environment where standards and business models evolve quickly.
• Display strong judgment and integrity in applying accounting principles when guidance is ambiguous or outcomes involve significant estimation.
• Commit to adhering to Figma's controls environment, including SOX compliance, accurate documentation, and timely completion of technical accounting deliverables.

Nice to have

• Blend experience from public accounting, such as Big 4 firms, with in-house tenure at a high-growth technology company.
• Direct experience with consumption-based revenue models at scale, including metering, billing, and variable consideration estimation.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, dynamic environments where business models, product features, and commercial terms shift frequently.
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing accounting talent, including mentoring, performance conversations, and career development.

Skills & tools

• Deep proficiency with ASC 606 and related US GAAP standards.
• Mastery of SaaS revenue recognition principles and common industry practices.
• Solid understanding of SOX controls and the role of technical accounting in compliance.
• Experience conducting technical accounting research and authoring structured policy documents and workpapers.
• Familiarity with tools and workflows that support revenue accounting, close management, and collaboration across distributed teams.

Practical notes

Figma provides equity, health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, parental leave, and mental health benefits. The company also offers flexible PTO, sick leave, and lifestyle spending accounts. Candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews. New hires are required to attend in-person onboarding. If you require disability accommodations during the application or interview process, contact accommodations-ext@figma.com.

About the company

Figma is a collaborative design platform used by teams to create, prototype, and ship products. Founded by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace in 2012, Figma pioneered browser-based design tools. Adobe attempted to acquire Figma for $20 billion in 2022 but the deal was terminated in December 22023 due to regulatory concerns.