Title: Revenue Accountant III Duration: 7 Months Location: San Francisco, CA 94105 (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Overview: In this visible and exciting role, the Manager, Revenue Recognition Strategy, will be responsible for assisting in monthly and quarterly processes including Stand alone selling price (SSP) analysis and reporting. The role will also share responsibilities for SOX compliance and system projects within the Revenue Recognition team. Additionally, this individual will be a subject matter expert in Revenue Recognition, supporting our internal revenue team and our business partners in reviewing, guiding and implementing new go to market initiatives. The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a fast paced and changing environment working across many different functions including Finance, Product, Sales, Business Technology (BT), and external vendors! The successful applicant must excel in understanding a wide range of issues and business models that may be driven by acquisitions, revenue recognition requirements, and strategic shifts in go-to-market strategies. The position reports to the Director, Revenue Recognition.
Responsibilities:
Review SSP calculations and continue to enhance and streamline operational processes as business evolves
Review and identify gaps in policies, including SSP, and procedures stemming from new go-to market and sales initiatives
Draft technical accounting memos related to relevant new guidance and/or non-standard transactions and business models
Create presentations to deliver to company management and external auditors on non-standard and highly technical topics
Assist with IT system projects including Revenue Management System upgrades and acquired entity integration
Work closely with various business partners to address technical revenue recognition concerns for potential new deal models, pricing and packaging changes, and partnerships
Work with our Revenue Recognition team and respective business partners to improve existing processes and identify areas for automation
Work with the Revenue Recognition team and respective business partners to develop and maintain SOX Compliance
Required Qualifications:
5+ years combined Big 4 and/or Industry Finance experience specializing in revenue recognition;
Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
Very proficient in ASC 606 and SOX accounting standards
Experience researching technical accounting topics and drafting technical accounting memos and policies
Strong MS Excel skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to dive results with minimal oversight
Project Management skills including planning, task assignment, status tracking and reporting
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to articulate verbally and written,
Willingness to appropriately debate difficult issues; ability to think quickly and present to an audience
Cultural sensitivity and awareness of regional business practices
Preferred Qualifications:
SaaS and Software revenue recognition experience
CPA/CRC
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, fast-growing company where adaptability is imperative
Ability to establish relationships with new and existing executives across functions
Ability to quickly grasp company operations and business drivers
Experience in the hi-tech industry preferred
Experience using Salesforce
Experience using Revenue Management Software (Zuora Revenue)
Experience using Tableau highly preferred
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $60.77/hr - $66.85/hr.
