Revenue Accounting Manager

Autodesk•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Revenue Accounting Team is responsible for revenue recognition and reporting for Autodesk worldwide. This is a significant role reporting directly to the Senior Manager of WW Revenue Accounting in the U.S. This position will be responsible for ensuring regional revenue streams are recognized in compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. The Revenue Accounting Manager will work closely with the Sales, Legal, Deal Operations, and Finance Business Partners, among other stakeholders providing guidance for large Enterprise contracts in addition to traditional revenue accounting tasks. This position will provide revenue recognition guidance to the business, review contracts, perform the monthly and quarterly close process for revenue, reconcile and validate deferred revenue and other accounts, book all required reserves and adjustments, analyze data, and prepare reports for auditors and executives. The manager will also participate in special projects when revenue recognition expertise is needed, providing both technical and/or operational knowledge.

Requirements

Requires a B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance
7-10+ years of revenue accounting and related experience, preferably in a software company
Advanced Knowledge of applying software revenue accounting guidelines – ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Experienced with enterprise reporting systems, with SAP experience strongly preferred
Willing to travel to San Francisco headquarters once a quarter

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent accounting certification strongly preferred
Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to juggle multiple tasks, establish appropriate priorities and meet deadlines
"Self-starter" with outstanding analytical, communication, and technical skills and a can-do attitude
Strong understanding of larger-company finance and accounting practices
Ability to collaborate with key business stakeholders and present revenue accounting considerations to sales team members
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
Confidence, good judgment, energy and personality to work in a dynamic, multi-business unit environment across all levels of management and across business units, functions and geographies

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining and enforcing the Company's revenue recognition policy
Provide ongoing guidance to the business on revenue recognition issues
Build and maintain relationships with sales, legal, finance business partners, and shared services personnel
Assist with preparation of quarterly audit schedules and prepare periodic revenue and deferred revenue reports to support internal and external reporting requirements
Perform and review monthly account analyses and reconciliations, including validating deferred revenue, accounts receivable and revenue financial statement balances
Implement and document processes and procedures as required including Sarbanes Oxley compliance
Support and participate on revenue related projects and M&A activity