Research accounting guidance, prepare and update technical accounting memos to support new and changing business requirements regarding advertising and data licensing revenue streams, ensure compliance with revenue recognition authoritative literature
Collaborate with business partners from FP&A, Sales, Sales Operations, Legal, and Client Services departments to provide technical revenue and accounting guidance during contract negotiations and establishment of new business processes and policies
Assess advertising and data licensing revenue contracts, master service agreements, and partnership agreements, summarize revenue implications, and document conclusions on revenue recognition treatment for all arrangements in accordance with current US GAAP
Collaborate with the Ad Revenue team to implement and improve accounting processes to support new and changing business models
Participate in routine close activities such as journal entries posting and account reconciliations. Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reports used for revenue recognition
Liaison with external auditors regarding advertising and data licensing revenue and proactively resolve revenue-related issues
Develop and train team members on revenue recognition policies and best practices for new business models and product offerings
Provide support to any special and ad-hoc projects
Requirements
Experience working in a growing fast paced environment, prior experience in digital advertising preferred
Degree in Accounting or similar required
CPA required
At least 4 years of public accounting experience with auditing public companies; along with minimum 2 years of related industry experience. Prior experience in the digital advertising ecosystem is preferred
Experience in the application of US GAAP revenue standards, strong working knowledge of ASC 606 required
Superior Excel and Word skills; Salesforce, Blackline and NetSuite experience highly desired
Sense of urgency, curiosity, and eye for details
Able to multi-task and prioritize in fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills combined with good business judgment
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills across multiple levels, functions, and locations
Additional Instructions
Research accounting guidance, prepare and update technical accounting memos to support new and changing business requirements regarding advertising and data licensing revenue streams, ensure compliance with revenue recognition authoritative literature
Collaborate with business partners from FP&A, Sales, Sales Operations, Legal, and Client Services departments to provide technical revenue and accounting guidance during contract negotiations and establishment of new business processes and policies
Assess advertising and data licensing revenue contracts, master service agreements, and partnership agreements, summarize revenue implications, and document conclusions on revenue recognition treatment for all arrangements in accordance with current US GAAP
Collaborate with the Ad Revenue team to implement and improve accounting processes to support new and changing business models
Participate in routine close activities such as journal entries posting and account reconciliations. Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reports used for revenue recognition
Liaison with external auditors regarding advertising and data licensing revenue and proactively resolve revenue-related issues
Develop and train team members on revenue recognition policies and best practices for new business models and product offerings
Provide support to any special and ad-hoc projects
Perks and Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs.
