Finance Manager

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:

• Serve as the Company’s global technical expert on revenue recognition.
• Oversee the quarter-end revenue recognition process for hardware, software, services, and bundled offerings, ensuring accurate treatment in compliance with ASC 606.
• Own the design and implementation of revenue recognition policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across regional business units, including complex scenarios such as unbilled revenue, variable consideration, Percentage-of-Completion accounting, and contract acquisition costs.
• Maintain and update revenue recognition memos for significant transactions.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards or interpretations.
• Oversee global inventory & COGS accounting (ASC 330 & ASC 705) across multiple geographies and supply chain sites.
• Support the analysis of inventory obsolescence, excess, and slow-moving stock.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams on inventory cycle counts, annual physicals, and valuation matters.
• Prepare related presentations for senior leadership and the board of directors.
• Prepare related sections of the Company’s SEC filings, including 20F and 6K.
• Establish partnerships and maintain strong relationships with Business-Finance, FP&A, Legal, Operations and Sales to evaluate new contracts and complex revenue arrangements for appropriate accounting treatment.
• Work with the Company’s external auditors (EY) on quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with finance teams across global subsidiaries.
• Maintain SOX procedures and execute internal controls related to revenue recognition, COGS, inventory management, and reserves for inventory obsolescence, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.
• Implement and enhance accounting systems and processes, leveraging BI tools to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies through process improvements, technology adoption, and automation.
• Support M&A and restructuring transactions, including due diligence and post-deal integration from revenue recognition and inventory perspectives.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and provide support on special accounting matters as needed.
• Lead and supervise a global accounting team of 3 accounting professionals, including training, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development. Ensure high-quality output, encourage collaboration, and foster a positive and supportive work environment.

The Director of Revenue Recognition, Inventory & Cost of Goods Sold will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy of our Company!

Job Requirements

What does it require from you?

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

· Immediate availability – an advantage.