Accounting Manager

Revenue Consultant

The successful consultant will possess a strong understanding of ASC 606, experience reviewing complex customer contracts, and the ability to lead revenue-related close, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This individual will oversee a small team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

This engagement requires a unique blend of technical revenue accounting expertise and strong people leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting
• Review and analyze customer contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606.
• Evaluate complex revenue arrangements, performance obligations, and revenue allocations.
• Research and document technical accounting conclusions related to revenue recognition matters.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on revenue accounting treatments and related business transactions.
• Analyze deferred revenue and other revenue-related balance sheet accounts.
• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
• Lead revenue accounting month-end close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of revenue-related financial reporting and account balances.
• Partner with Financial Reporting and FP&A teams to support revenue forecasting and reporting requirements.
• Team Leadership & Oversight
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and guidance to accounting team members.
• Review work product, establish priorities, and ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Serve as a resource and escalation point for complex accounting and operational issues.
• Foster accountability and collaboration across the team while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Compliance, Controls & Process Improvement
• Own and support revenue-related SOX controls and compliance activities.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness.
• Support system and workflow enhancements related to revenue accounting and reporting.
• Business Partnership
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, Contracting, Operations, Project Management, and other business functions.
• Communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Support special projects, business initiatives, and ad hoc analyses as needed.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant revenue recognition responsibilities.

Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience applying ASC 606.