Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

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Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting will work closely with members of the Revenue, Finance Systems, Operations teams along with Legal and FP&A. This role is responsible for the Billing, Collections, Contract Review and Revenue accounting teams and managing the monthly close process. The position will work collaboratively with the Corporate Controller and other leaders on the Finance team.

This position is responsible for the month end close including analysis of revenue recognition, accounts receivable, reserves, deferred revenue and analyzes trends for process improvements. The successful candidate must be a proven team leader and demonstrate knowledge of revenue and accounting concepts with strong attention to detail.

What You'll Do

• Direct and manage the month-end close process for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances and deferred revenue, including review journal entries, reconciliations and other analyses, to ensure accurate and timely revenue close and monitor compliance with the company's revenue recognition policies
• Manage the day to day activities of the billing, collections, contract review and revenue accounting teams and ensure we continue to operate efficient processes and monitor compliance with the company's internal controls
• Work closely with the Director of Revenue Cycle Management to ensure alignment on process, controls and technical accounting for revenue recognition
• Manage and review international revenue transactions
• Participate in developing and maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring quality controls over revenue transactions and reporting. Recommend changes to reports and processes to improve productivity and accuracy.
• Lead external audit regarding annual audit requirements for revenue, accounts receivable, allowances and deferred revenue
• Review financial statement footnotes and disclosures related to revenue, accounts receivable, deferred revenue and allowances

What You Have

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field with CPA
• 12+ years of total experience with 4 or more years of national or large regional public accounting firm experience
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization and manage relationships with external parties
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with different business units, develop an understanding of business processes and understand/discuss implications on the financial statements
• Experience with Zuora and Netsuite is a plus
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills with a sharp focus on details
• Ability to recognize problems, gather data, draw valid conclusions and effectively present information to managers, peers and customers

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