Director of Revenue Accounting

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider 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 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 United States. PPFA also works to educate the public on sexual and reproductive health.

Formed as the advocacy and political arm of PPFA, Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) 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. PPFA and PPAF are seeking a dynamic and effective Director of Revenue Accounting.

This role reports to the Controller in the Finance Department.

• 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 partners with Finance leadership to develop long‑term goals of the team in alignment with organization‑wide strategic goals; networks with a range of stakeholders, develops strategies and objectives for revenue and regulatory compliance for all entities; demonstrates keen ability to collaborate and build relationships with leaders across divisions; and exemplifies exceptional judgment and the ability to handle rapid‑response scenarios calmly under pressure.
• Externally:
  This role maintains relationships with key external stakeholders, such as the organization’s external independent auditors, and provides assistance 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 transferring funds to Net Assets without Donor Restrictions as specific time or purpose barriers are met.
• Serves as the expert on conditional grants and contributions, ensuring revenue is deferred (not recognized) until all specific barriers or conditions (e.g., performance metrics, matching requirements) attached to the funds are explicitly met.
• Establishes and enforces policies for valuing, recognizing, and disclosing non‑monetary contributions (gifts‑in‑kind), such as donated assets, professional services, or materials, in accordance with GAAP.
• Drafts and maintains formal technical accounting memos to support complex revenue recognition decisions, such as those related to multi‑year grants, capital campaigns, or new program fees.
• Directs and controls the accurate and timely completion of the revenue portion of the month‑end and year‑end close processes, including oversight of accounts receivable (A/R) and deferred revenue balances.
• Oversees the entire grant invoicing and program billing cycle to ensure accuracy, compliance with grant contracts, and timely…