Accounting Manager - Revenue

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager – Revenue is responsible for overseeing all aspects of revenue accounting, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, compliance with accounting standards, and timely financial reporting. This role owns revenue-related month-end close activities, partners closely with Sales, Billing, and FP&A, and ensures revenue processes are well-controlled, scalable, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end revenue accounting, including billing, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and contract accounting
• Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with applicable accounting standards (ASC 606 / IFRS 15)
• Review and approve revenue journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to revenue
• Prepare and review revenue disclosures for financial statements

• Maintain strong internal controls over revenue processes and ensure SOX compliance (if applicable)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on revenue-related matters
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and implement remediation or automation solutions
• Ensure proper documentation of revenue policies, procedures, and accounting judgments

• Partner with Sales, Commercial, Legal, and Billing teams to review customer contracts and pricing arrangements
• Provide guidance on accounting implications of new products, pricing models, and contract structures
• Collaborate with FP&A on revenue forecasting, variance analysis, and trend analysis

• Lead, coach, and develop revenue accounting staff
• Review team output to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements and process automation
• Support implementation or optimization of ERP and revenue systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong focus on revenue accounting
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606 and/or IFRS 15
• Experience managing month-end close in a mid-to-large organization
• Prior experience in audit, SOX, or internal controls is an advantage