Senior Revenue Accountant

Nutanix•San Jose, CA

1d•$116,800 - $175,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Revenue Accountant will play a critical role in shaping financial strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to innovative projects that drive the future of enterprise cloud solutions. The Revenue Accounting team is a close-knit group of 8 dedicated professionals located on the West Coast of the USA. This role partners with various departments such as FP&A, Legal, Sales Operations, and Product Managers. The Senior Revenue Accountant acts as an advisor during customer contract negotiations and conducts thorough contract reviews for revenue recognition compliance. This role serves as a key technical resource and expert within the team, particularly in applying ASC 606 guidance and documenting accounting conclusions on non-standard contracts. You will report to the Revenue Senior Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and publicly traded software company.
In-depth understanding of ASC 606 and software revenue recognition principles.
Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of SOX/internal control frameworks.
Proficiency in accounting systems, spreadsheets, databases, and business analytics applications.
Exceptional multitasking abilities and strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building cross-functional relationships.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is a plus.
Experience with RevPro, RevStream, Salesforce, Netsuite, and Zuora preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on revenue recognition and accounting standards during cross-functional meetings, ensuring compliance and alignment with ASC 606.
Review and validate Sales Orders, Invoices, and Revenue Contracts to ensure proper revenue treatment and documentation.
Collaborate with FP&A to deliver accurate revenue forecasts for complex deals, reconciling projected outcomes with actual results.
Engage in special projects related to system implementations, process improvements, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Conduct monthly/quarterly close tasks, including revenue reviews, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Foster relationships with cross-functional teams to promote best practices and improve communication on revenue-related matters.
Set and achieve first-year objectives, including mastering revenue accounting systems, improving compliance with SOX, and successfully leading a key financial initiative.