Negotiable
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.We are hiring for a
Revenue Accounting Manager , ideally a candidate with a passion for systems accounting, to drive revenue recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting.We are looking for a
professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606
to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes. This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FPandA, sales operations and commercial business systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation. Perhaps unusually we
prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience . The Revenue Accounting Manager will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be familiar with Systems Accounting and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers.This is a management position of a team of 6 that will be expected to grow. It requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team focused on revenue, with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leaderboard for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.Location:
This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to the Global Head of Accounting.Key responsibilities
Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FPandA teams to design standard contractsDrive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycleIncorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracyReview and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new productsLead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionalsAssist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reportingDevelop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reportingResearch and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy mattersAct as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order-to-cashQualifications
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityAn undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathCPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experienceA detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and servicesLeadership or management responsibilityA track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsExperience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operationsExperience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environmentExperience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories - NetSuite and Salesforce preferredExperience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environmentProfessional written and spoken EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityThoughtfulness and self-motivationResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks ..... full job details .....
Negotiable