Senior Revenue Recognition Manager

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Senior Revenue Recognition Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Revenue Recognition Manager as we accelerate our growth journey. Reporting to the Director of Technical Accounting and Revenue Recognition, this position is a highly visible role within the organization. The person in this role will be a leader on the Accounting team who will partner and collaborate with various teams throughout the organization, play an instrumental role in overseeing Revenue accounting close and maintain ultimate responsibility for successful resolution of complex technical accounting revenue issues that require accounting judgment.

What you'll do:

• Lead monthly and quarterly revenue accounting close process by managing a team of professionals and performing close-related tasks, including review of revenue journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting analysis, as well as other related procedures to ensure accounting accuracy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters related to revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Effectively research technical accounting guidance and prepare technical accounting memoranda documenting conclusions related to complex revenue arrangements, including engineering services, product customization, as well as future new product and service offerings.
• Conduct review of new and existing customer contracts and transactions with non-standard terms and conditions, research and document accounting conclusions to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain responsibility for updating the Company's revenue recognition policies and related documentation.
• Ownership of worldwide revenue recognition to ensure GAAP compliance via partnering with International Accounting team leaders on analysis of complex revenue transactions to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and, documenting related analysis and conclusions in technical accounting memoranda.
• Manage SSP and other revenue recognition related analysis.
• Assist with reviewing revenue recognition related matters in the course of M&A transactions, integrating revenue recognition accounting process and developing scalable revenue recognition model via partnering with cross functional teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and efficient revenue processes.
• Play instrumental role in developing Customer Contract Deal Desk process via partnering with Legal, Sales, and other cross functional teams.
• Review revenue-related financial statement disclosures and supporting SOX packages for future SEC reporting and related management review
• Perform and / or review key SOX controls and related documentation; participate and support other SOX initiatives, including controls rationalization and process documentation.
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives towards best-in-class efficiency and industry best practices
• Serve as a key contact on all revenue-related items during the annual audits and quarterly reviews, ensure timely and successful completion of audit-related deliverables.
• Participate in special projects or ad-hoc analysis in support of finance department and company initiatives
• Successfully coach, mentor, manage, lead and develop a team of accounting professionals.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• 7+ years of revenue accounting experience with a combination of public accounting and public company industry experience preferred, Big 4 experience is a plus
• Subject matter expert knowledge of ASC 606 and experience in reviewing and analyzing complex revenue recognition arrangements in accordance with applicable guidance

• Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment
• A solutions-oriented team player and collaborator with strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong leadership and team management skills with ability to lead the team and develop followship.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp focus on details
• Ability to effectively work with all levels within the organization and cross-functionally, including FP&A, Customer Care, Sales and Legal teams.
• Experience with reviewing and analyzing revenue recognition related matters on M&A transactions is a strong plus.
• MS Excel skills at an advanced level; Oracle Cloud, Oracle, Tableau, Alteryx and other data analytic software is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of SOX

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What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus incentive
• Company-subsidized medical, dental and vision
• Income protection - fully-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Flexible working options including hybrid work schedules, unlimited PTO, and company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's Day
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellbeing Programs (Headspace & Better Up)
• Employee Referral Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Assistance/Student Loan Program
• Group Legal Assistance

Brooks Automation US, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. If this role sounds energizing for you, we encourage you to apply regardless of your race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, parental or caregiver status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other perceived limiting factor.

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Brooks Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.