Revenue Recognition COE Leader

In this newly created position, as Revenue Recognition COE Leader you will establish and oversee a specialized team responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant revenue recognition under US GAAP (ASC 606) for arrangements across the organization. You will serve as a subject matter expert, driving policy development, contract decision-trees, process standardization, and automation initiatives. The role will partner closely with Sales, Commercial Finance, Legal, IT, and FP&A to ensure accurate, timely revenue recognition and scalable processes. Technical Leadership: Interpret and apply ASC 606 and US GAAP guidance to complex revenue arrangements; draft global revenue recognition policies; provide technical accounting documentation. Operational Excellence: Standardize revenue recognition processes; develop contract decision trees; oversee SOX controls; implement automation tools. Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, US GAAP, and audit requirements; monitor and operationalize changes in accounting standards. Business Partnership: Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal, and FP&A to review contracts and provide real-time guidance on contract modifications. Support deal structuring and advise on revenue recognition implications during negotiations, considering cashflow impacts and accretive results to financial metrics. Close, Controls & Reporting: Oversee global revenue close and reporting; maintain SOX controls; coordinate with auditors; manage key revenue reporting and disclosure requirements. Training & Development: Develop and deliver training programs on revenue recognition policies. Leadership & Team Building: Build and lead a high-performing team; champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, from an accredited institution Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and corporate roles Deep expertise in ASC 606 and complex revenue arrangements Master's degree from an accredited institution CPA Experience in a Center of Excellence or highly matrixed global organization preferred Minimum 5 years of experience within manufacturing organizations Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts in clear, business-friendly language Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and revenue automation tools Familiarity with visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and process automation (Alteryx, RPA) Strategic thinking with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.