Revenue Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end and quarter-end close activities for global revenue, including but not limited to revenue and contra-revenue accruals (e.g., rev share, services).
• Warranty lag and returns reserve analysis.
• Deferred revenue calculations and schedules.
• Adjustments and reclasses (e.g., short-term vs. long-term deferred revenue, segment corrections).
• Validate system-generated entries (Rev Engine, amortization, waterfalls) and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and reconcile key balance sheet accounts (deferred revenue, accruals, reserves).
• Support management reporting and quarterly disclosures related to revenue.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including SOX and PBC requirements.
• Prepare and lead Revenue Countdown and communicate status updates during close cycles.
• Review customer and service provider contracts to assess revenue recognition implications.
• Perform SSP analysis and evaluate carveouts, bundles, and allocation methodologies.
• Assess Principal vs. Agent considerations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Analyze bundle structures, lag impacts, and revenue allocation outcomes.
• Track revenue share arrangements and ensure accurate accruals and reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, PLM, FP&A, Cost, IT, Legal, and regional teams on new product launches and go-to-market initiatives.
• Evaluate accounting implications for new SKUs (hardware, services, support, bundled offerings).
• Support process design and system setup for new revenue streams (e.g., subscriptions, professional services, support).
• Ensure proper SSP, revenue allocation, and system configuration for new offerings.
• Identify risks and recommend solutions to ensure ASC 606 compliance.
• Develop and update forecasts across key revenue areas, including channel marketing (contra-revenue), service revenue, and bundled offerings.
• Support Revenue Countdown forecasting and estimated revenue files.
• Analyze actual vs. forecasted performance (e.g., shipments, returns) and explain key variances.
• Identify and implement improvements across revenue accounting and reporting processes.
• Support automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
• Maintain and improve documentation for revenue processes and controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of combined experience in public accounting, revenue accounting, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 (SSP, carveouts, bundles, deferrals, Principal vs. Agent).
• Experience supporting new product launches or revenue stream implementation preferred.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
• Experience with subscription/revenue systems (e.g., Aria, Stripe Billing) a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.