Manager, Technical Revenue Recognition

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Viasat is hiring an onsite Manager of Technical Revenue Recognition in Carlsbad, California. The role leads the Technical Revenue Recognition team, serves as a revenue recognition expert for Viasat, and oversees the review of significant customer contracts and determination of appropriate revenue recognition models under ASC 606. The team operates in a consultative capacity, emphasizing high-quality work, risk assessment, coaching, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

The Manager works with business area finance and program managers, contracts, legal, and corporate accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable, inventory, capital, SEC reporting, and treasury. The position involves interpreting contracts and understanding end-to-end processes for providing products and services to customers, including across Viasat’s international entities.

The role also supports quarterly financial reporting close activities, including review of revenue recognition cut-off, reconciliations, and detailed tie-outs for testing and disclosure purposes. The listed annual base salary range is $104,000–$164,500, with a range of $129,000–$194,000 for specified locations in San Jose, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the New York City metropolitan area. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided, along with benefits dependent on the position offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of Big 4 experience or relevant industry experience.
• Licensed CPA.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Nice To Haves

• Detail-oriented, especially when reviewing contract language and its effects on technical accounting conclusions.
• Interest and experience in understanding processes and proposing continuous improvement solutions.
• Self-motivated commitment to learning and continuous improvement, with responsibility for personal development.
• Ability to oversee a team and foster its development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to build relationships within and outside the accounting team.
• Ability to understand the perspectives, goals, and limitations of parties affected by technical accounting decisions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, ownership of team success, ability to prioritize competing demands, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience performing technical research and reviewing accounting position papers; able to defend a position while remaining open to different viewpoints and interpretations.
• ERP system experience; Oracle or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of experienced revenue recognition professionals.
• Oversee the review of significant customer contracts and related memorandum documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Work with business finance leaders to strategize and develop expectations for how future contracts will affect future financial results.
• Make decisions on GAAP application that affect the timing and extent of revenue recognition.
• Oversee quarterly financial reporting close tasks, including review of revenue recognition cut-off and reconciliations and detailed tie-outs for testing and disclosure purposes.
• Serve as a point of contact for business areas throughout the company, including international entities.
• Review and interpret contracts and develop an understanding of end-to-end processes for providing products and services to customers.
• Foster team development and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager