Senior Manager - Technical Accounting & Reporting - CA

Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented finance professional to lead key functions within our Accounting and Financial Reporting organization. This Senior Manager role will have a strong focus on revenue recognition (ASC 606), technical accounting analysis, and financial reporting, while also contributing to broader controllership and audit readiness activities.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in revenue accounting, strong operational execution, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across finance, legal, and commercial teams. This is a critical position to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and scalable processes as we continue to grow globally.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting:

- Lead the revenue recognition process in compliance with ASC 606, including complex arrangements, deferred revenue, and unbilled revenue.

- Review and analyze commercial and SaaS contracts for proper revenue treatment, coordinating closely with Legal and Sales teams.

- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

- Partner with FP&A and commercial teams to provide insights into revenue trends and implications.

Financial Reporting & Operations:

- Drive the monthly and quarterly close process, focusing on accuracy and timeliness of revenue and related accounts.

- Ensure proper accounting of cost of revenue, deferred costs, and related accruals.

- Support preparation of internal financial reports and dashboards, including revenue-related KPIs.

- Assist in implementation and optimization of ERP systems and reporting tools, with emphasis on automation and scalability.

Audit & Controllership:

- Maintain audit readiness for both internal and external audits; serve as the primary point of contact for revenue-related audit areas.

- Prepare technical memos and documentation to support accounting positions.

- Support internal control design and testing related to revenue and reporting.

- Contribute to SOX readiness efforts where applicable.

Collaboration & Leadership:

- Collaborate across global finance, legal, operations, and sales teams to align revenue recognition practices and ensure consistent application.

- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

- Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, process redesign, and policy standardization.

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent CPA qualification.

- 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in revenue recognition, technical accounting, and reporting, preferably in multinational or SaaS environments.

- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, especially ASC 606; familiarity with IFRS a plus.

- Experience interpreting and applying accounting standards in complex contractual environments.

- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to communicate technical matters to non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP platforms.

- Strong working knowledge of audit processes and internal controls.

- Ability to drive automation and process improvement across accounting operations.

- Comfortable working in high-growth, fast-paced environments with evolving processes and systems.

- Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.