Revenue Recognition Manager

Chicago, IL | 4 days in the office, 1 day work from home

Our client is seeking a Revenue Recognition & Receivables Center of Excellence (COE) Lead to establish and drive enterprise-wide excellence across revenue accounting, billing, credit, collections, cash application, and internal controls. This highly visible role will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for ASC 606 while partnering with Finance, Sales, Shared Services, and Executive Leadership to standardize processes, strengthen controls, and improve working capital performance.

• Own enterprise-wide ASC 606 policies and ensure consistent application across all business units
• Provide oversight of contract structures, pricing governance, contract modifications, and revenue-related accounting judgments
• Partner with commercial and finance teams to support complex revenue arrangements and business initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison for Internal Audit, External Audit, and SOX/ICFR teams
• Maintain and enhance revenue and receivables controls, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness
• Lead remediation efforts and continuous improvement initiatives related to audit findings and control enhancements
• Develop best practices, SOPs, and governance frameworks across billing, credit, collections, cash application, and revenue close activities
• Partner with Shared Services and business leaders to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency across the organization
• Support process transformation and system improvement initiatives
• Provide oversight of enterprise receivables management, including credit policies, collections strategy, dispute resolution, and bad debt governance
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting on working capital forecasting, reporting, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with Commercial Sales, Commercial Finance, Segment CFOs, Controllers, Shared Services, and Corporate Leadership
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, policy alignment efforts, and integration of acquired businesses
• Develop training programs that strengthen revenue recognition and receivables capabilities across the organization

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in revenue accounting, order-to-cash, commercial finance, or controllership functions
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in manufacturing, building materials, industrial, or construction-related industries
• ERP experience (SAP, D365, Salesforce, or similar)
• Background in leading process improvement, transformation, or shared services initiatives
• Strong expertise in ASC 606 and receivables processes
• Experience with SOX, internal controls, and audit management
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across a complex organization

This is an opportunity to build and shape a best-in-class Revenue Recognition & Receivables COE, influence enterprise-wide policy and process decisions, and partner directly with senior finance and business leaders to drive compliance, operational excellence, and business performance.