Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting

Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting

ABOUT WIND RIVER 

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.  

Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company’s software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world.  Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We’ve achieved recent 5G milestones including the world’s first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone. 

The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world. 

 
YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting on our team, you’ll be reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Revenue Accounting. This is a key position with responsibility for providing day-to-day oversight of the global revenue accounting function. The role ensures accuracy and compliance of Company revenue, drives the development of scalable processes and systems, and helps shape the future vision, strategy, organization, policies, and processes for the areas outlined below. Collaborating closely with executive leadership, global team members, and cross-functional teams (including Sales, Accounting, FP&A and Legal), you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate revenue recognition and leading the team to execute on the Company’s objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global revenue accounting, particularly with ASC 606 in the software industry, with the ability to lead and drive continuous improvement while navigating the complexities of a growing global business.

In your daily job you will:

• Technical Revenue Accounting & Compliance:
  • Oversee the global revenue accounting function, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient revenue recognition in ongoing compliance with ASC 606.
  • Lead the technical accounting review of customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition.
  • Manage the monthly and quarterly revenue close process, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition and reporting.
  • Lead and support revenue-related audits with internal and external parties.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Deal Review:
  • Lead a team on strategic and non-standard deal reviews to ensure compliance with ASC 606 and provide advice where applicable to maximize revenue timing.
  • Partner with other teams on revenue recognition implications of new product offerings and business initiatives.
  • Present critical revenue insights and strategic recommendations to senior and executive leaders, influencing and guiding decision-making processes.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Lead and mentor team members. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• A strong and broad knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition principles, specifically ASC 606.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting roles within a software/SaaS industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent certification.
• Big 4 or audit background strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills and capabilities, both as a people manager and a project leader.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and CRM systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex revenue concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.