Director of Revenue Recognition, Inventory & COGS

Job Description

Who We Are?

Ceragon is the global innovator and leading solutions provider of end-to-end wireless connectivity, specializing in transport, access, and AI-powered managed & professional services. Through our commitment to excellence, we empower customers to elevate operational efficiency and enrich the quality of experience for their end users.

Our customers include service providers, utilities, public safety organizations, government agencies, energy companies, and more, who rely on our wireless expertise and cutting-edge solutions for 5G & 4G broadband wireless connectivity, mission-critical services, and an array of applications that harness our ultra-high reliability and speed. Ceragon solutions are deployed by more than 600 service providers, as well as more than 1,600 private network owners, in more than 130 countries.

Through our innovative, end-to-end solutions, covering hardware, software, and managed & professional services, we enable our customers to embrace the future of wireless technology with confidence, shaping the next generation of connectivity and service delivery.

Ceragon delivers extremely reliable, fast to deploy, high-capacity wireless solutions for a wide range of communication network use cases, optimized to lower TCO through minimal use of spectrum, power, real estate, and labor resources - driving simple, quick, and cost-effective network modernization and positioning Ceragon as a leading solutions provider for the “connectivity everywhere” era.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Director of Revenue Recognition, Inventory & Cost of Goods Sold to join our world-class finance team. This role will be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting related to revenue recognition (ASC 606), inventory and COGS accounting across a complex and evolving product portfolio, including hardware, software, and services of a dynamic, global, US publicly traded, high-tech company. The Director will play a key role in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, working with external auditors, leading a high-performing accounting team and collaborating with key stakeholders across various functions. The ideal candidate will have a CPA license with a strong background in technical accounting and financial reporting, excellent managerial skills and at least 5 years of experience as a Revenue Recognition Manager or a Senior Controller of a global US publicly traded high-tech company.

What You’ll Do as a Part of Your Role:

Leading Global Revenue Recognition and Accounting Operations:

• Act as a strategic and professional partner in leading the company’s global revenue recognition domain - covering hardware, software, services, and bundled offerings — in accordance with ASC 606.
• Responsible for defining and implementing revenue recognition policies and procedures, including complex matters such as unbilled revenues, variable consideration, percentage of completion, and contract acquisition costs.
• Lead the quarterly revenue close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance, while working closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure proper accounting treatment of deals.
• Own the inventory and COGS domains per ASC 330 and ASC 705 - including analysis of inventory obsolescence, excess/slow-moving stock, and periodic review of inventory valuation.
• Prepare and review relevant SEC reporting (including 20-F and 6-K), and coordinate with external auditors (EY) during quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
• Build strong partnerships with global finance teams to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures across the organization.
• Maintain SOX compliance and lead initiatives to improve reporting processes, leverage BI tools to identify cost savings, efficiencies, and operational improvements.
• Provide accounting support for M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration, with a focus on revenue and inventory implications.
• Manage and lead a global accounting team - including professional leadership, employee development, and fostering a high-performing and supportive work environment.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA with Big 4 experience in the high-tech industry.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Revenue Recognition Manager or Senior Financial Controller in a global US publicly traded technology company.
• Proven experience in direct management of a team of at least 2-3 accounting professionals.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting, with specific expertise in ASC 606, inventory, and COGS accounting.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Proficient in ERP and Consolidation systems, preferably Oracle and HFM (past experience in system implementation - an advantage).
• Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Wizard.
• Excellent written and verbal English, including the ability to draft technical memos and present to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate data, perform complex calculations and identify and resolve technical accounting problems.
• Ability to distill complex accounting analysis and effectively articulate accounting issues to non-accounting specialist colleagues.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and communicating across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, accurate work within tight deadlines.
• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Team player, fast learner, self-motivated with a high sense of urgency, high level of independence & self-review, and can-do mindset.
• Good interpersonal skills, high work ethic, and willingness to work under pressure and extended hours when needed.