Revenue Accounting Consultant

Duration: Ongoing (Potential Interim-to-Hire)

Start Date: ASAP

We are partnering with a publicly traded organization seeking a Revenue Accounting Consultant to join their global finance department. You'll be responsible for supporting the administration and management of sales commission programs.

• Manage monthly and quarterly commission calculations and payment processes for a global sales organization using an incentive compensation management (ICM) system
• Serve as a subject matter expert on commission processes, compensation plan structures, and related accounting considerations
• Analyze and reconcile large datasets, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accuracy while meeting payroll and closing deadlines
• Evaluate business processes, systems, and data workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency and scalability
• Develop and maintain documentation for commission processes, systems, and operational procedures
• Participate in testing and validation of compensation system updates and enhancements, including user acceptance testing and system rollouts
• Support ongoing department operations including close processes, reporting, ad hoc analysis, and cross-team initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) preferred
• 5+ years of experience in commissions administration, accounting, revenue recognition, or quote-to-cash processes, ideally within a technology or high-growth environment
• Experience working with incentive compensation management systems (e.g., SAP Sales Cloud, Varicent, Xactly) and CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end commission lifecycle and the underlying compensation plan mechanics and accounting treatment
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with reporting and data tools such as Tableau, Crystal Reports, or SQL is preferred
• Ability to adapt and operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving business environment