Hands-on experience working remotely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Legal, Operations, deal desk, etc.) in reviewing revenue deal structure and coordinating with the Revenue team in the head office
Strong understanding of the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process (including design, implementation, or testing) at mid/large size public companies
Experience handling large volumes of data and applying data analytics as part of close processes or in public accounting
Experience in global partner collaborations with Sales, Legal, and Business
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Experience with Big 4 accounting firms and CA/CPA preferred
8+ years of experience in a public company environment
Experience reviewing and analyzing License, SaaS, OEM, and Professional Services contracts to identify revenue-related issues for resolution and proper accounting treatment
Knowledge and hands-on experience with GAAP multi-element revenue recognition accounting standards including ASC 605-25, SAB 104, ASU 2009-13, and ASU 2009-14
Working knowledge of the new revenue recognition guidance under ASC 606
ERP System Implementation experience (a plus)
Experience with SFDC and NetSuite (a plus)
Demonstrated success with process improvement initiatives
Solutions-oriented team player who enjoys a dynamic work environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a sharp focus on details
Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner
Responsibilities
Develop a team to review and evaluate the impact of draft contracts for revenue recognition
Provide technical accounting guidance and support to the onsite team in performing recurring revenue close tasks to drive operational efficiency
Evaluate customer contracts to ensure that revenue is recognized accurately in accordance with accounting rules
Work with the FP&A team to provide revenue assurance in the pricing models and new product introductions
Provide technical accounting assistance with special projects
Be actively involved in the design and implementation of new revenue accounting requirements under ASC 606
Participate in developing and maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring quality controls over revenue transactions and reporting
Recommend changes to reports and processes to improve productivity and accuracy
Manage month-end and quarter-end revenue close, including reconciliations and related fluctuation analysis and other reporting requirements
Help prepare data and other support information requests as needed for audits and reviews conducted by external auditors