[Remote] Director, Revenue, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting - Remote (26-14)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Spok, Inc. is a global leader in healthcare communications, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective clinical information delivery. They are seeking a Director to lead their revenue, reporting, and technical accounting functions, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and driving reporting excellence.ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage the end-to-end month-end and quarter-end revenue and bad debt accounting close process, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, deferred revenue schedules, SOX controls execution. Conduct final analytical review and present results and key variances to senior leadershipServe as the primary ASC 606 subject matter expert, providing timely and practical revenue recognition guidance to Accounting, Sales, FP&A, Sales Operations, and Legal, including guidance on new and complex deal structuresReview and assess customer contracts, amendments and order forms to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under GAAP and prepare formal accounting memoranda documenting conclusions and relevant fact patternsAnalyze contracts under ASC 606, including standalone selling price (SSP) assessments. Perform and oversee contract analysis under the ASC 606 five-step model, including identification of performance obligations, transaction price allocation, standalone selling price (SSP) assessments, and timing of revenue recognitionDirectly manage, mentor, and develop the Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting and the Revenue Accountant, including setting performance expectations, providing ongoing coaching, and supporting career developmentPartner cross-functionally to advise proactively on deal structures, contract terms, and related revenue accounting implicationsDrive and participate in ad hoc projects and process improvement initiativesMaintain and continuously improve the Company’s revenue recognition policies, ensuring they reflect current GAAP guidance and are operationalized effectively within the order-to-cash cycleOversee the completeness and accuracy of the Company’s deferred revenue and unbilled receivables balances, ensuring appropriate recognition schedules and aging analysis are maintainedCoordinate with external auditors on revenue-related audit procedures, including providing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and resolving open items on a timely basisOversee the accounting and reporting of cost of sales, ensuring accurate matching of program delivery costs to recognized revenue and providing meaningful analysis to support margin managementManage the allowance for credit losses methodology in accordance with ASC 326 (CECL), including the development of loss estimates, regular reserve adequacy reviews, and coordination with client-facing teams on collectability assessmentsManage the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required filingsOversee the end-to-end reporting process, including drafting financial statements, disclosures, and XBRL tagging, and coordinating reviews with internal and external stakeholdersEnsure accuracy and completeness through detailed tie-outs and disclosure checklists in compliance with GAAP and SEC requirementsCoordinate with Investor Relations, Legal, and executive leadership on earnings releases, investor materials, and the annual proxy statementSupport and enhance internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and proceduresMonitor new and proposed accounting standards (FASB, SEC) and assess their impact on the CompanyResearch complex technical accounting issues and prepare position papers, white papers, and policy documentationServe as the Company’s subject matter expert on revenue recognition and technical accounting mattersSupport SOX 404 compliance by identifying and maintaining key controlsContribute to special projects related to accounting, financial reporting, and process improvementsSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMinimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting and/or revenue and financial reportingPrior people management experience required, including direct supervisory responsibility; experience managing professional accounting staff (e.g., managers or senior accountants) strongly preferred. Demonstrated track record of developing talent, providing performance feedback, and building high-performing teamsExperience working within the revenue department of a public companyStrong knowledge of ASC 606 and GAAPAdvanced working knowledge of SEC reporting and disclosure requirementsCPA licenseBig Four public accounting experienceExperience with SEC reporting tools, particularly WorkivaExperience with NetSuite Software is a plusBenefitsIncentive compensationFlexibility at Spok that allows them to balance quality work and their personal livesCompetitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunitiesThree robust health, pharmacy, vision and dental care plans including a health savings account optionWellnessFinancial wellnessRetirementFamily supportContinuing educationTime off benefitsCompany OverviewSpok works with organizations in many industries to improve how daily critical communications are managed. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Springfield, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.spok.com.