Director of Revenue Accounting

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.

We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4).

The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a dynamic and effective Director of Revenue Accounting. This job reports to the Controller in the Finance Department of PPFA. The Finance & Accounting team provides confidence to all stakeholders in the fiscal and fiduciary responsibility of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) and its related entities,(collectively the Organizations) with a commitment to customer service, sound controls, compliance monitoring, and timely, accurate, and complete reporting, analysis and decision support to further the Federation’s mission.

• The Director of Revenue Accounting will develop and oversee the overall organizational revenue strategy and process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards regarding not-for-profits.
• They will work closely with senior staff in Finance as well as staff from the General Counsel’s office and key staff across all PPFA departments and divisions in order to maintain compliance with revenue recognition guidance and ensure revenue is correctly presented and disclosed within the organization’s financial statements.
• The Director will develop and maintain strategies, systems, and standards for optimal outcomes.

• Internally:
  This role will partner with Finance leadership to develop the long-term goals of the team in alignment with organization-wide strategic goals; network with a range of stakeholders, developing strategies and objectives for revenue and regulatory compliance for all entities; demonstrate keen ability to collaborate and build relationships with leaders across divisions; and exemplify exceptional judgment and ability to handle rapid-response scenarios calmly under pressure.
• Externally:
  This role will maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, such as the organization’s external independent auditors, and provide assistance to them on inquiries and requests during the year-end audit process.

• Provides administrative oversight, supervision, and leadership to the Revenue Accounting Team.
• Manages the application of specialized accounting standards, primarily FASB ASC 958 (Not-for-Profit Entities), which governs contributions, in addition to ASC 606, which governs exchange transactions (revenue from contracts with customers).
• Leads the complex technical analysis to correctly classify all income streams as either a contribution (nonreciprocal transaction, governed by ASC 958) or an exchange transaction (reciprocal transaction, governed by ASC 606).
• Oversees the proper accounting for donor-restricted contributions (Net Assets with Donor Restrictions) versus unrestricted funds. Manages the process of releasing restrictions and…