Revenue Accounting Manager
JerrySalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Accounting, Finance, Professional ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification preferred (or part-qualified)
- 4–7 years’ experience in accounting, with specific exposure to revenue or project accounting, ideally within a creative, digital, or professional services environment, but not required
- Strong working knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting and international accounting principles
- Experience interpreting timesheets, project data, and supplier costs to determine accurate revenue recognition
- Experience with project-based ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar
Responsibilities
- Manage the full revenue recognition process across multiple EMEA entities, ensuring compliance with accounting best practices and internal policies
- Apply percentage-of-completion methodology to determine revenue based on time incurred and third-party direct costs, in line with project progress
- Collaborate with Project Managers to review timesheets and supplier costs for accurate revenue accruals and forecasting
- Maintain and reconcile Work in Progress (WIP), deferred revenue, and accrued income schedules
- Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly revenue recognition reports, highlighting key movements, risks, and variances
- Partner with the EMEA Controller and Commercial Finance to ensure that revenue reflects true project delivery and profitability
- Identify and implement process enhancements for improved accuracy and efficiency in revenue recognition
- Support system upgrades and integrations within ERP and project management tools (e.g., NetSuite, OpenAir or similar)
- Ensure strong documentation and audit trails for all revenue-related processes
- Partner with producers and project managers to forecast revenue, track budgets, and monitor margins
- Review project profitability and WIP balances; identify risks and recommend corrective actions
- Support accurate billing and ensure alignment between operational project data and financial systems
- Oversee intercompany revenue allocations for multi-studio projects
- Line manage and mentor an Accountant, fostering growth and professional development
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Commercial teams to drive continuous improvement
- Serve as the finance point of contact for revenue-related queries from both internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare and present monthly revenue reports, KPIs, and variance analyses to senior management
- Develop tools and dashboards to enhance visibility of revenue and project performance
- Support financial planning and forecasting
- Assist in the integration of new acquisitions onto the business revenue recognition processes and policies
Skills
Revenue Recognition
Percentage-of-Completion (POC)
Timesheets
WIP Reconciliation
Deferred Revenue
Accrued Income
NetSuite
OpenAir
ERP
Financial Reporting
Accounting Compliance
Process Improvement
Journera
Real-time travel data and insights platform
About Journera
Journera provides real-time data and insights to improve the travel experience for guests. Its main product, JourneyVision, collects data on various travel events like early arrivals, late departures, and flight delays. This information helps airlines, hotels, and car rental services offer personalized services to travelers based on their specific situations. Journera's platform connects to travel companies through APIs, allowing them to access and utilize this data effectively. Unlike its competitors, Journera focuses on integrating data from multiple sources to enhance operational efficiency and create additional revenue opportunities for travel businesses. The company's goal is to set a new standard in the travel industry by using real-time data to enhance guest experiences.
Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$29.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
11-50Employees
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off
Family leave
401K matching program
Medical, dental, vision, health & well-being benefits
Annual personal development investment
Annual community investment
Annual personal travel reimbursement
Support for remote and/or in office work preferences
Risks
Journera shut down due to profitability issues.
Increased competition from platforms like Amadeus and Sabre.
Reliance on subscription model may be risky during economic downturns.
Differentiation
Journera offers real-time data exchange for seamless travel experiences.
The JourneyVision platform captures real-time travel data for personalized services.
Journera's APIs enable integration of multiple data sources for actionable insights.
Upsides
Journera's Traveler Attribute Suite enhances customer value understanding.
TripSignals platform aims to reduce travel disruptions and improve experiences.
Recognition as a 'World's Most Innovative Company' boosts market position.
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