Associate - Revenue Controllership

Cognizant; Tambaram; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in India is seeking a Team Member - Revenue Controllership to drive revenue accounting, review contracts, and ensure compliance. You will collaborate with finance, FP&A, auditors and other stakeholders.

The role emphasizes autonomy to lead reviews, provide guidance on complex revenue issues, and improve processes while upholding accuracy and quality. Hybrid work with on-site 3 days a week is expected.

Qualifications

• CA or CMA required with strong revenue knowledge.
• Experience reviewing complex commercial contracts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with business partners, FP&A, and auditors.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in revenue controllership or financial reporting helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review large and complex revenue contracts and documentation.
• Provide revenue accounting guidance during contract negotiations.
• Review monthly/quarterly audit sign-offs for compliance.
• Review monthly revenue results and support financial reporting.
• Support month-end close and deliverables.
• Review bookings reporting and revenue analytics initiatives.

Skills

Revenue recognition principles

Financial accounting concepts

Complex contract review

Collaboration with FP&A and auditors

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or CMA

Job description

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth. At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose, always guided by our core values.

About the Role

As a Team Member - Revenue Controllership Team, you will drive impactful contributions supporting revenue controllership activities and ensuring compliance with accounting and reporting requirements. You will be a key member of the Finance organization, collaborating with business teams, FP&A teams, auditors, and other stakeholders. You will have the autonomy to lead reviews, provide guidance on complex revenue matters, and improve processes while upholding our commitment to quality and continuous learning.

In This Role, You Will:

• Review large and complex revenue contracts and related technical accounting memorandum documentation.
• Provide revenue accounting guidance to business teams and FP&A teams during contract negotiations.
• Review monthly and quarterly audit sign-offs to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Review monthly revenue results and support financial reporting requirements.
• Support month-end close activities and ensure timely completion of controllership deliverables.
• Review opportunities related to bookings reporting and other revenue analytics initiatives.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and financial accounting concepts.
• Experience reviewing complex commercial contracts and technical accounting documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, FP&A teams, and audit stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

These Will Help You Succeed

• Experience in revenue controllership, financial reporting, or technical accounting functions.
• Knowledge of bookings reporting and business analytics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Continuous learning mindset and commitment to process improvement.

Work Authorization

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring work a minimum of 3 days a week at Cognizant office combined with remote work. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.