Sr. Contract and Revenue Analyst

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN); Dadri; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401k with company match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Work from anywhere 3 weeks a year

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) is seeking a Senior Revenue Accounting Analyst to strengthen the Finance team and oversee revenue recognition for our SaaS business. You will apply ASC 606, support monthly closes, and ensure accurate reporting while coordinating with Billing and ERP systems.

You will partner with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk to review contracts, manage deferred revenue, and drive process improvements that scale the finance function as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business‑related field.
• 8+ years of overall accounting experience with at least 4 years in revenue accounting, preferably SaaS/subscription.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and SaaS contracts.
• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite ERP.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities during close cycles.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional partnering skills (Sales, Legal, Deal Desk).
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply ASC 606 to complex contracts, including multi‑element arrangements and variable consideration.
• Lead month‑end/quarter‑end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and revenue reporting.
• Manage revenue recognition workflows and NetSuite integration.
• Review customer contracts with Deal Desk and Legal for non‑standard terms.
• Maintain and reconcile deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and contract assets/liabilities.
• Prepare monthly revenue trend reports (ARR, ACV, def revenue roll forward).
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation for scalability.
• Collaborate with Sales Ops, Deal Desk, FP&A, and Legal to reflect terms in billing/revenue systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ASC 606

Revenue recognition

NetSuite

Analytical

Communication

Independent worker

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Zuora RevPro

Job description

Clearwater is looking for a Senior Revenue Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team and help manage revenue recognition for our SaaS business. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant revenue reporting under ASC 606, working closely with our Billing and ERP systems to support monthly close, audits, and cross‑functional partnerships with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical accounting skills who enjoys both the analytical rigor of revenue recognition and the process‑improvement side of scaling a finance function.

What you will do:

• Apply ASC 606 principles to complex contracts, including multi‑element arrangements, variable consideration, and contract modifications
• Be a key contributor to the month‑end and quarter‑end revenue close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and revenue reporting schedules
• Manage revenue recognition workflows and ensure accurate integration with NetSuite.
• Review new and amended customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue treatment; partner with Deal Desk and Legal on non‑standard terms
• Maintain and reconcile deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and contract asset/liability balances
• Prepare monthly reporting on revenue trends and key metrics (e.g., ARR, BNB, ACV, deferred revenue roll forward)
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and scalability as the business grows
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales Operations, Deal Desk, FP&A, and Legal to ensure contract terms are properly reflected in billing and revenue systems

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business‑related field
• 8+ Years of overall Accounting Experience, with a minimum 4 years of progressive revenue accounting experience, ideally in a SaaS or subscription‑based business.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 and its practical application to SaaS contracts and usage‑based models.
• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite ERP system.
• Advanced Excel user (Vlookup, pivot tables, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities during close cycles
• Strong communication skills and experience partnering with non‑finance stakeholders (Sales, Legal, Deal Desk)
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated self‑starter with the ability to work in a fast‑paced, challenging and changing environment

Bonus points:

• SaaS (software‑as‑a‑service) related experience
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
• Experience with NetSuite ARM (Advanced Revenue Module), or other similar systems. (Zuora RevPro)
• Big 4 Audit firm experience
• Experience using Claude and other AI tools.

What we offer:

• Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment
• Team focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership
• 401k with match
• PTO and volunteer time off to give back to the community
• Defined and undefined career pathways allowing you to grow your own way
• Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year
• Hybrid, flexible working schedules
• Maternity and paternity leave

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