Interim Financial Accountant - PE backed SaaS business
3-month initial Contract
Remote
Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in optimising their consumption-based business model by overseeing all aspects of revenue recognition accounting. The role will help drive compliance with IFRS/GAAP revenue recognition standards as well as partnering closely with sales operations, IT, FP&A and the rest of the accounting organisation to drive completeness and accuracy of revenue/financial reporting.
What you will be doing
* Responsible for the integrity and robustness of the revenue recognition process in both a consumption and subscription environment.
* Drive the month-end close process as it relates to revenue.
* Align closely with Accounts Receivable lead to ensure accurate customer billing/collections and balance sheet reporting.
* Own all accounting policies and controls that relate to revenue and ensure that those policies are well understood.
* Assist in delivering key system enhancements through collaboration with key stakeholders and IT support.
* Work closely with Deal Desk and sales teams to ensure deals meet revenue recognition requirements.
* Assist in the annual audit and ensure that revenue recognition testing is delivered on a timely basis to the auditors.
What we are looking for
* Accountancy qualification or equivalent combined education and work experience (CPA or ACA Required).
* 5-7 years Accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced, rapid growth environment/Pre-IPO environment.
* Prior experience using an ERP (ideally Oracle/Netsuite).
* SaaS experience preferred - specifically with respect to ASC606 GAAP Accounting/IFRS Rev Rec Standards.
* Proven leadership skills.
* Strong organisational & analytical skills.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Software Development, Technology, Information and Media, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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