The Planet Group
Revenue Accounting/Accounts Receivable Manager (Boston)
The Planet Group, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02298
Accounts Receivable/Revenue Accounting Manager
Direct Hire
Salary: $100-115k
Additional Compensation: 10% bonus, paid quarterly
Hybrid-Boston,MA
Must Haves: -4+ years of AR-related experience (AR, Invoicing, collections, revenue) -Excel -General Accounting knowledge/experience/exposure -Some management/supervisory/mentoring experience -Bachelor's Degree -Some ERP usage/understanding -Ability to work well in an environment that is not overly structured
Plus: -Previous experience scaling with high volume -SaaS industry exposure -ASC 606 -Sage Intacct accounting software exposure -Salesforce -SAP Ariba
Job Description:
Revenue Accounting Manager
We are currently seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to join our Finance Team. This role reports to our Controller and will be responsible for overseeing revenue-related close cycle activities, the order-to-cash (OTC) cycle, building scalable processes and systems, implementing internal controls, certain sales and use tax compliance matters, and ensuring accurate revenue recognition across our subscription-based SaaS offerings. To be successful in this role, one would need a solid working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), above-average proficiency with Excel, be self-motivated with a strong desire to build from the ground up & watch their contributions function in real-time, be detail-oriented, organized, and understand the importance of deadlines.
Primary Responsibilities Manage revenue accounting for the companys flagship subscription products in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606) Support the accounting close cycle by performing detailed reconciliations of deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and P&L revenue accounts under deadline pressure Own the OTC process and collaborate with groups outside of the accounting function to review customer contract details and identify revenue implications Manage customer receivable aging and proactively engage to resolve discrepancies or disputes Play a crucial role in liquidity modeling by providing insights into revenue trends and collection risks Ensure multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax compliance with existing infrastructure Lead revenue infrastructure enhancements and automation initiatives Contribute to the development of revenue accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Support the annual audit process related to revenue recognition matters and substantiating recognized revenue with audit evidence Provide coaching and mentorship for direct reports
Qualifications
Necessary: Ability to remain organized and detail-oriented in a high-growth business environment Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc. 4-6 years of related experience Working knowledge of US GAAP Bachelors degree Professional proficiency with Microsoft Excel Strong analytical/problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills, ability to be effective both independently and as a member of a team Experience mentoring staff or managing small teams
Preferred but not necessary: Degree concentration in accounting or finance SaaS industry exposure a plus Experience with: o Sage Intacct - accounting software o Salesforce - CRM platform o Tableau
CRM analysis tool o SAP Ariba
billing platform o Coupa
billing platform o Remote deposit
bank-specific deposit tools
#AFHR
Must Haves: -4+ years of AR-related experience (AR, Invoicing, collections, revenue) -Excel -General Accounting knowledge/experience/exposure -Some management/supervisory/mentoring experience -Bachelor's Degree -Some ERP usage/understanding -Ability to work well in an environment that is not overly structured
Plus: -Previous experience scaling with high volume -SaaS industry exposure -ASC 606 -Sage Intacct accounting software exposure -Salesforce -SAP Ariba
Job Description:
Revenue Accounting Manager
We are currently seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to join our Finance Team. This role reports to our Controller and will be responsible for overseeing revenue-related close cycle activities, the order-to-cash (OTC) cycle, building scalable processes and systems, implementing internal controls, certain sales and use tax compliance matters, and ensuring accurate revenue recognition across our subscription-based SaaS offerings. To be successful in this role, one would need a solid working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), above-average proficiency with Excel, be self-motivated with a strong desire to build from the ground up & watch their contributions function in real-time, be detail-oriented, organized, and understand the importance of deadlines.
Primary Responsibilities Manage revenue accounting for the companys flagship subscription products in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606) Support the accounting close cycle by performing detailed reconciliations of deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and P&L revenue accounts under deadline pressure Own the OTC process and collaborate with groups outside of the accounting function to review customer contract details and identify revenue implications Manage customer receivable aging and proactively engage to resolve discrepancies or disputes Play a crucial role in liquidity modeling by providing insights into revenue trends and collection risks Ensure multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax compliance with existing infrastructure Lead revenue infrastructure enhancements and automation initiatives Contribute to the development of revenue accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Support the annual audit process related to revenue recognition matters and substantiating recognized revenue with audit evidence Provide coaching and mentorship for direct reports
Qualifications
Necessary: Ability to remain organized and detail-oriented in a high-growth business environment Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc. 4-6 years of related experience Working knowledge of US GAAP Bachelors degree Professional proficiency with Microsoft Excel Strong analytical/problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills, ability to be effective both independently and as a member of a team Experience mentoring staff or managing small teams
Preferred but not necessary: Degree concentration in accounting or finance SaaS industry exposure a plus Experience with: o Sage Intacct - accounting software o Salesforce - CRM platform o Tableau
CRM analysis tool o SAP Ariba
billing platform o Coupa
billing platform o Remote deposit
bank-specific deposit tools
#AFHR