Accounting Manager

The successful consultant will possess a strong understanding of ASC 606, experience reviewing complex customer contracts, and the ability to lead revenue-related close, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This individual will oversee a small team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

This engagement requires a unique blend of technical revenue accounting expertise and strong people leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting

Review and analyze customer contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606.

Evaluate complex revenue arrangements, performance obligations, and revenue allocations.

Research and document technical accounting conclusions related to revenue recognition matters.

Provide guidance and recommendations on revenue accounting treatments and related business transactions.

Analyze deferred revenue and other revenue-related balance sheet accounts.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Lead revenue accounting month-end close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of revenue-related financial reporting and account balances.

Partner with Financial Reporting and FP& A teams to support revenue forecasting and reporting requirements.

Team Leadership & Oversight

Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and guidance to accounting team members.

Review work product, establish priorities, and ensure deadlines are achieved.

Serve as a resource and escalation point for complex accounting and operational issues.

Foster accountability and collaboration across the team while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Compliance, Controls & Process Improvement

Own and support revenue-related SOX controls and compliance activities.

Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests.

Identify process gaps and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness.

Support system and workflow enhancements related to revenue accounting and reporting.

Business Partnership

Collaborate with stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, Contracting, Operations, Project Management, and other business functions.

Communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Support special projects, business initiatives, and ad hoc analyses as needed.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant revenue recognition responsibilities.

Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience applying ASC 606.

Month End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Revenue Recognition Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Revenue Recognition Policies, Balance Sheets, Deferred Revenue, Sarbanes Oxley