Lead Revenue Recognition Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 standards.

• Analyze customer contracts and document conclusions on revenue recognition.

• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Operations to assess contract terms and provide guidance on deal structure, revenue, and cash flow impacts.

• Examine revenue reconciliations, variance reports, and additional reporting to facilitate an accurate and timely financial closing.

• Assist with both internal and external audits, including SOX walkthroughs, control evidence, PBC schedules, and management responses.

• Support SSP considerations and enhance revenue recognition processes.

• Investigate technical accounting issues and create accounting memos for new guidance, non-standard transactions, and evolving business models.

• Aid in revenue accounting system upgrades and the integration of acquired entities.

• Collaborate with stakeholders on novel deal models and technical revenue recognition topics.

• Recognize opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation.

• Work cross-functionally with teams in the United States and Latin America.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA is preferred.

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in Revenue Accounting, ideally within an enterprise IT, SaaS, or IT-enabled services environment.

• Comprehensive understanding of software licenses, maintenance, SaaS, and professional services revenue models, including Time & Materials, fixed-fee, and milestone-based arrangements.

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606.

• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite.

• Familiarity with revenue recognition platforms like Zuora RevPro, Certinia, or similar systems is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, MicroStrategy, or Power BI.

• Experience in researching technical accounting topics and drafting accounting memos and policies.

• Strong analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Capability to work independently under tight financial closing deadlines.

• Willingness to leverage AI for process automation and enhancements.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with effective stakeholder management.

• Ability to interpret and convey accounting, contractual, and financial information in both English and Spanish.

🏝️ Benefits

• Occasional business travel opportunities.

• Benefits information accessible through BMC’s benefits program.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the application and hiring process.