Lead an accurate and timely month-end close process by driving solutions at scale that benefit cross-functional teams and our reporting goals. Be responsible for key internal and external revenue reporting metrics.
Assess and define revenue accounting policies and processes for SaaS, Hardware, other product offerings. Assess accounting implications of new products, including advising on operationalizing the technical accounting conclusions.
Perform thorough reviews for all revenue related processes and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606), appropriate documentation for external reporting and audit requirements.
Own the process to provide revenue related reporting and disclosures for quarterly filings.
Lead collaboration with our cross functional partners, such as IT Systems, RevOps, Finance and FP&A, Accounting, Product, Legal, Sales, and Customer Support, including contract reviews, non-standard sales deals, and changes in product and pricing strategies. Communicate the accounting implication to stakeholders at all levels.
Streamline processes and SOX compliant controls around revenue and related financial reporting metrics. Create efficiencies and simplification by leveraging technology solutions and automation.
Support the company’s growth and M&A activities, in particular the integration of revenue accounting of new offerings and non-integrated companies.
Requirements:
10+ years of relevant revenue accounting experience including 4+ years of public accounting experience with revenue recognition experience on growing SaaS companies.
Lead a team with great leadership skills. Passionate about coaching and mentoring to team members.
Strong ability to work cross functionally and proactively identify accounting issues, research applicable guidance and document accounting conclusions.
Ability to meet tight deadlines, work independently, prioritize competing workloads, and manage the deliverables from business partners and team members in a fast paced environment.
Strong analytical skills, including ability to independently analyze transactions and contracts and document the related accounting analysis under US GAAP.
Experience with revenue accounting engine (Zuora RevPro preferred)