Revenue Recognition Center of Excellence (COE) Manager
About The Position
Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Revenue Recognition Center of Excellence (COE) Manager. We are currently seeking a Manager Revenue Recognition Center of Excellence (COE). This position is based at our North American HQ in Beachwood, OH with hybrid work available. The Revenue Recognition COE Manager will be part of a specialized team responsible for ensuring accurate recognition under US GAAP (ASC 606) for arrangements across the organization. This role will serve as a subject matter expert, assisting with policy development, contract decision-trees, process standardization, and automation initiatives. The role will partner closely with Sales, Commercial Finance, Legal, IT, and FP&A to ensure accurate, timely revenue recognition and scalable processes. You will also oversee a team of revenue recognition accountants.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution required.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and corporate roles.
- Minimum 3 years managing a team.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
- Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and complex revenue arrangements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts in clear, business-friendly language.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and revenue automation tools.
- Attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s, CPA, or equivalent.
- Public Accounting/Big 4 experience.
- Experience in a Center of Excellence or highly matrixed global organization preferred.
- Proficiency with visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and process automation (Alteryx, RPA).
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Interpret and apply ASC 606 and US GAAP guidance to complex revenue arrangements, draft technical accounting memos and guidance for significant transactions.
- Operational Excellence: Implement standardize revenue recognition processes, execute SOX controls related to complex revenue recognition.
- Governance & Compliance: Comply with internal controls, US GAAP, and external audit requirements and monitor changes in accounting standards and apply their impact on company policies.
- Business Partnership: Partner with various teams to review contracts and assess revenue, cashflow implications, financial impact and provide guidance on revenue recognition implications during negotiations. Provide real-time support during contract modifications.
- Close, Controls & Reporting: Execute complex revenue close and reporting in partnership with the COE team and lead issue resolution with internal/external auditors.
- Training & Development: Assist with the delivery of training programs on revenue recognition policies and best practices.
- Leadership & Team Building: Oversee a high-performing CoE and develop revenue accountants and analysts while champion a culture of quality, speed, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Eaton Benefits Overview.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
