Revenue Recognition Manager

The Revenue Recognition Manager leads supplier income, margin rebate, and revenue recognition activities for WHSmith North America, ensuring compliance with company policy and IFRS 15 while supporting Finance and Commercial teams.

• Review supplier income and rebate agreements and determine accounting treatment.
• Document key terms, revenue recognition conclusions, commitments, and risks.
• Validate supporting documentation and review related calculations.
• Monitor allocations, clawbacks, and revenue recognition timing.
• Facilitate recurring reviews with Commercial leadership.

• Partner with Accounts Receivable on billing accuracy and collections.
• Review credit memos, reserves, and write-offs.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain monthly and year-end revenue schedules.
• Maintain effective revenue recognition controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and standards.
• Implement accounting guidance updates.
• Serve as the primary audit contact for revenue recognition matters.

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and supplier income planning with FP&A.
• Advise Commercial teams on agreement structure, revenue recognition, and risk management.
• Partner with Group Finance on technical accounting and strategic initiatives.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, revenue recognition, and financial reporting principles.
• CPA or CMA designation and public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, etc.) and advanced Excel formula skills.
• Retail and/or inventory systems experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and proactive communication skills with a track record of driving change and process improvement.
• Demonstrated organization skills, detail oriented, and the ability to manage complex projects, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong fortitude to challenge management on contract terms and evidence substantiating performance obligations met so that revenue is properly recognized.