Revenue Recognition Manager

What You Will Do

Responsible for ensuring revenue contracts are recognized in accordance with U. S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Requires technical expertise in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and ASC 842, Leases, as well as other general accounting expertise.

• Work with GTM teams to review revenue contracts to ensure they are structured correctly.
• Possess extensive knowledge of pricing policies, legal terminology and documents, deal desk policies, reporting on financial metrics such as annual recurring revenue (ARR), and sales compensation.
• Serve as internal subject‑matter expert and technical reference on revenue recognition matters for complex revenue transactions, including multi‑element arrangements and cloud offerings.
• Demonstrate ability to work cross‑functionally and at various levels across the organization.
• Maintain a successful track record as a partner to sales, marketing, finance, and go‑to‑market teams, prioritizing key business objectives with revenue requirements across multiple stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas and innovations to improve existing processes and systems related to revenue and go‑to‑market activities.
• Assist individuals with revenue policy interpretations and provide expertise and guidance on complex subject areas and contracts with customers.

The position requires a highly motivated individual to step into a key role within Teradata’s Chief Accounting Officer’s group and reports to a regional revenue director. The candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills balanced with in‑depth knowledge of the sales and go‑to‑market teams and pricing strategy. The position provides high visibility to senior sales leadership and is a great opportunity for someone looking to take their career to the next level.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred.
• CPA license preferred.
• 5–10+ years of related experience, preferably with a global public company.
• Experience working with sales operations, sales strategy, deal desk, and business operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts, both written and verbal, with all levels of management and other functional areas outside finance and accounting.
• Demonstrated record of strong collaboration with varied stakeholder groups.
• A proven ability to be decisive, resolve issues, and deliver on commitments and deadlines.
• Track‑record of collaborating with cross‑functional partners to lead transformation and growth.
• Consistent track record of converting ideas to impact.
• Ability to adjust quickly to new demands with a sense of urgency and an ability to prioritize.

• Strong quantitative skills and analytical ability to influence decision‑making and strategy.
• Outstanding time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments in a changing environment with competing projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated with the willingness and commitment to exceed expectations, learn and professionally grow.

We prioritize a people‑first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model, focus on well‑being, and are an anti‑racist company committed to fostering an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.