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Director, Revenue

Salesforce

Salesforce

Administration
Multiple locations
Posted on Monday, November 20, 2023

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Job Category

Finance

Job Details

About Salesforce

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In this visible and exciting role, the Director, Revenue Recognition, will be
responsible for assisting in monthly and quarterly processes including SSP analysis
and reporting. The role will also share responsibilities for SOX compliance,
maintenance and integration of acquired entities, and system projects within the
Revenue Recognition team. Additionally, this individual will be a subject matter
expert in Revenue Recognition, supporting our internal revenue team and our
business partners in reviewing, guiding and implementing new go to market
initiatives. The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a fast paced and changing
environment working across many different functions including finance, product,
sales, BT, and external vendors! The successful applicant must excel in leading
and understanding a wide range of issues and business models that may be driven
by acquisitions, revenue recognition requirements, and strategic shifts in go-to-
market strategies. The position reports to Director, Revenue Recognition!

Responsibilities:
  • Review and identify gaps in policies and procedures stemming from new go-to market initiatives
  • Draft technical accounting memos related to relevant new guidance and/or non-standard transactions and business models
  • Create presentations to deliver to company management and external auditors on non-standard and highly technical topics
  • Assist with IT system projects including Revenue Management System upgrades and acquired entity integration
  • Work closely with various business partners to address technical revenue recognition concerns for potential new deal models, pricing and packaging changes, and partnerships
  • Work with our Revenue Recognition team and respective business partners to improve existing processes and identify areas for automation
  • Work with the Revenue Recognition team and respective business partners to develop and maintain SOX Compliance

Experience/Skill Required:

  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values and behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
  • Very proficient in ASC 606 and SOX accounting standards
  • Experience researching technical accounting topics and drafting technical accounting memos and policies
  • Strong MS Excel skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to successfully lead a team
  • Project Management skills including planning, task assignment, status tracking and reporting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to articulate verbally and written,
  • Willingness to appropriately debate difficult issues; ability to think quickly and present to an audience
  • Cultural sensitivity and awareness of regional business practices


Experience/Skill Desired:

  • CPA/CRC

  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, fast-growing company where adaptability is imperative

  • Ability to establish relationships with new and existing executives across functions

  • Ability to quickly grasp company operations and business drivers

  • Experience in the hi-tech industry preferred

  • Experience using Salesforce

  • Experience using Revenue Management Software (Zuora Revenue)

  • Experience using Tableau highly preferred

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