Assistant Director- Head of Revenue operations

Acuity Analytics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics, Gurgaon, seeks a Global Head of Revenue Operations to lead revenue recognition globally, ensuring accuracy and compliance across finance and delivery teams.

The role involves coordinating budgeting/forecasting, implementing robust controls, and mentoring the revenue team to deliver reliable MI and timely closes.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 8–12 years of experience.
• Experience with revenue recognition under GAAP/IFRS.
• Strong controls and process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global revenue team in ensuring accurate monthly revenue recognition and ownership of the global revenue process.
• Liaise with finance and delivery teams to ensure timely, robust revenue recognition with MI insights, and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly/year-end close for Revenue and AR accounts per GAAP/IFRS with no leakage.
• Provide MIS insights and timely management reporting each month.
• Support internal and external audits and publish revenue/AR schedules monthly.
• Drive continuous improvement in revenue recognition processes and controls.

Skills

GAAP & IFRS knowledge

ERP accounting software

MS Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP accounting software

Job description

Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is a global, tech-first organisation helping financial institutions and corporates make better decisions through research, data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. We combine deep financial services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems.

With a team of 7,200+ analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, we work with more than 800 organisations worldwide to drive efficiency, unlock insight and deliver measurable impact. Our success is built on the strength of our people—by investing in talent, encouraging collaboration and creating room to grow, we enable our teams to do their best work for clients.

Acuity became an independent business in 2019 following its acquisition from Moody’s Corporation by Equistone Partners Europe. In 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining a minority investor—supporting our continued growth and innovation.

For more information, visit www.acuityanalytics.com

Position Title-Global head of Revenue Operations

Department-Finance

Location-Gurgaon

Key Responsibilities

Lead the global revenue team in ensuring the business is reflecting accurate revenue recognition on a monthly basis, and be the ultimate owner of global revenue process.

The role will require the role holder to liaise with other members of the finance team, as well as delivery team members to ensure timely, robust revenue recognition with appropriate MI insights provided, and to support financial planning processes; budget and forecasting. All this while ensuring strong focus on optimizing internal team processes and controls environment, and supporting and developing the revenue team members.

• Review, oversight and supervision of monthly, quarterly and year-end book closing in timely and accurate manner for Revenue and AR accounts as per compliance with local GAAP and IFRS, ensuring no revenue leakage for the business
• Management reporting and MIS insights provided on a timely basis each month
• Responsibility for timely closing internal and external audits
• Reviewing and publishing monthly schedules for Revenue and AR related accounts
• Revenue forecasting and budgeting support along with variance analysis
• Provide thought leadership to continuous improvement approach to revenue recognition processes and adapt as per changing regulations/requirements.
• Ensure robust control framework for revenue recognition/other related processes
• Provide inputs to contract commercial management team for drafting of newly contracts as applicable to ensure no revenue recognition challenges post execution
• Manage Cash Application process and Bad Debt write offs
• Manage, coach and mentor the team

Job Requirements

Qualifications-Qualified CA

Experience-8-12 years

• Knowledge of accounting GAAP and IFRS
• Process oriented mindset and detail orientation.
• Ability to implement and adhere to internal controls
• Ability to drive change and improvement in process, controls etc.
• Knowledge of ERP accounting software & Good in MS Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and interact effectively with Senior management
• Ability to lead small teams with coaching/mentoring skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional situations, both within finance and wider.
• Pro-activeness and adhering to timelines