Senior Manager, Revenue Recognition

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Revenue Recognition that will be primarily responsible for supporting the business and providing technical revenue accounting guidance/analysis in accordance with GAAP and Company policies. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with great communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will work with various cross functional teams and report to the Director of Revenue Recognition.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage deal review communications between revenue team and Sales, Sales Operations, and Legal during contract negotiations and provide guidance and assistance to ensure proper revenue recognition
• Complete monthly deal review checklists documenting key contract terms, noting any non-standard terms impacting revenue recognition
• Complete month-end close activities and accurate reporting of key revenue data, including monthly customer reviews and analysis of changes to key accounts
• Review reconciliations and other key processes within the worldwide revenue and deferred revenue close process
• Build and maintain controls to provide early sight of issues and resolution to ensure clean and accurate reconciliations
• Produce high quality, insightful analysis of revenue and deferred revenue at the customer and product level using Netsuite, Power BI and internal analytics tools
• Work closely with FP&A to ensure forecasts are built with the most up-to-date data and insights from the revenue team
• Take a lead role in the annual audit, providing data and answering queries from the auditors
• Build and maintain strong expertise in NetSuite and other relevant systems
• Provide guidance in accordance with ASC Topic 606 and/or IFRS 15
• Assist in managing the standalone selling price analysis
• Provide assistance in drafting revenue recognition polices and memos
• Maintain process documentation and update as necessary
• Lead other special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as needed
• Manage revenue team members and ensure they are being coached and developed to a high standard

Knowledge and Experience

• 5 Years Experience in Revenue/Accounting
• Experience within SaaS is a plus
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 required
• CPA with Big 4 experience preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Accepting Responsibility

Acting Strategically

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Initiative

Driving Projects to Completion

Optimizely is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Optimizely is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.