Manager - US Revenue

US Revenue Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical US Revenue Manager to lead our Finance - Revenue Accounting department in Chennai.

This critical role will be fully responsible for managing the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring stringent alignment with US GAAP (specifically ASC 606), contractual terms, and robust internal controls.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in US revenue accounting, complex contract analysis, and strong leadership experience in an Oracle financial systems environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Contract Review and Setup:

- Lead the in-depth review and analysis of new Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, and complex contracts to definitively determine and apply the appropriate revenue recognition methodology in accordance with ASC 606.

- Oversee and ensure accurate setup and configuration of contracts within Oracle ERP, validating proper segment mapping, billing schedules, and revenue elements.

Monthly Revenue Cycle Leadership:

- Drive and manage the complete monthly revenue recognition cycle for all active contracts, ensuring strict adherence to applicable accounting standards and internal policies.

- Perform comprehensive reconciliations of recognized revenue by contract against detailed bi-weekly employee hours reports, proactively identifying and investigating significant discrepancies.

- Lead the resolution of complex discrepancies between recorded hours and recognized revenue, collaborating with Operations and other teams to implement corrective actions and process improvements.

- Manage revenue reporting to senior stakeholders, providing detailed analysis, insights, and expert responses to complex queries.

- Oversee the accurate and timely posting of revenue entries to the General Ledger (GL).

- Direct the billing offsets process and ensure proper, reconciled posting of transactions to the GL.

Advanced Account Analysis & Reconciliation:

- Lead the in-depth analysis and reconciliation of balances in critical revenue-related GL accounts, including:

- GL Account 1201 - Unbilled Receivables

- GL Account 2360 - Deferred Revenue

- Drive the reconciliation of GL balances with sophisticated contract-level FX analysis provided by the Treasury team, providing clear explanations for complex currency-related variances.

- Generate, validate, and present comprehensive year-to-date (YTD) revenue by contract reports for internal and external financial reporting needs, including audit support.

- Process Improvement & Internal Controls:

- Identify opportunities for enhancing revenue accounting processes and controls, driving efficiency and strengthening compliance.

- Ensure robust internal controls are in place and adhered to throughout the revenue recognition CMA qualified / Inter CA / CA is a must.

Experience: 7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in US revenue accounting or financial operations, with a significant portion in a leadership or managerial capacity within a services or contract-driven corporate setting.

- Revenue Recognition Expertise: Deep and comprehensive understanding of US revenue recognition principles, particularly ASC 606, with proven application in complex scenarios.

- ERP Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Oracle ERP (specifically financial modules) or similar tier-one financial systems (e. , SAP, Workday Financials).

- Advanced Excel & Data Analysis: Expert-level Excel skills (e., complex modeling, macros, large dataset manipulation) and extensive experience with reconciliation tools and advanced reporting.

- Analytical Acumen: Exceptional analytical thinking, keen attention to detail, and a highly structured approach to complex problem-solving.

- Communication & Leadership: Strong leadership, communication (written and verbal), and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present complex financial data clearly.

- Shift Flexibility: Ability to work in flexible shift hours (10 AM - 7 PM / 12 PM - 9 PM / 2 PM - 11 PM IST).

- Mandatory initial two months in an evening shift (4 PM - 1 AM IST) for transition.

Preferred Skills:

Extensive experience working with multi-currency contracts and complex FX reporting and analysis.

Proven expertise in project-based billing models and professional services contracts.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.

Experience with process automation initiatives within Finance