Revenue Accounting Operations Anaylst II

Senior Analyst – Revenue Accounting Operations

Mimecast is a leading cybersecurity company transforming the way businesses manage and mitigate human risk. Its AI-powered, API-enabled connected human risk platform is purpose-built to protect organizations from the spectrum of cyber threats. Integrating cutting-edge technology with human-centric pathways, our platform enhances visibility and provides strategic insight.

More than 42,000 businesses worldwide trust Mimecast to help them keep ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape. Founded in 2003, we serve over 42,000 customers across more than 100 countries, securing 27 million end users worldwide. Mimecast is headquartered in London with our North American HQ in Lexington, MA.

As a senior member of the North America Finance team, this individual will serve as a subject matter expert within Revenue Accounting Operations, providing guidance on order-to-cash processes, contract review, and revenue recognition for our SaaS business. This role partners closely with Revenue Accounting, Controllership, Sales, and Service Delivery to ensure orders and contracts are accurately reflected in our financial systems and comply with company policy and US GAAP (ASC 606).

The Senior Analyst will also mentor junior analysts, lead process improvement initiatives, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and audit activities.

• Operate as a strategic business partner to the Sales organization to facilitate accurate, timely order approval.
• Review order-related documentation (contracts, customer purchase orders, professional services proposals, etc.) in a timely manner to ensure all required documentation is accurate, compliant with Mimecast policies and reflected properly within our financial systems.
• Perform revenue Accounting close activities during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including preparation of and support for reconciliations, schedules, and revenue reporting.
• Lead resolution of complex, cross-functional discrepancies involving Sales, Deal Desk, and Service Delivery, including root-cause analysis and scalable solutions.
• Manage and prioritize workload across Net Suite and Salesforce, balancing individual casework with oversight responsibilities.
• Contribute to process and control improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the revenue cycle.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and review of work products for junior analysts on the team.
• Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of supporting documentation and walkthroughs of process and controls.
• Respond to and resolve escalated Accounts Receivable inquiries regarding invoices, billing, and account updates.
• Contribute to and help maintain policy and procedure documentation for revenue, order management, and month-end close processes.
• Apply AI and agentic tooling to core revenue workflows — contract abstraction and review, account reconciliations, audit and PBC preparation, and accounting research.
• Build AI fluency across the Revenue Accounting Operations team — defining what good looks like, what is safe, and what still requires professional judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 5 years of experience in Revenue Accounting Operations, Order Management, or a comparable accounting/finance role.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, with specific experience applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.
• Net Suite, Salesforce, or comparable ERP/CRM systems experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial/reporting analysis.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance, internal controls, or internal/external audits preferred.
• Demonstrated…