Manager Revenue Accounting

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead strategy and modernization of the revenue accounting function. You will drive rebates, system implementations, and process automation while partnering across Finance, Commercial, and IT to enable growth.

You will oversee monthly/quarterly closes, ensure GAAP compliance, and mentor a team in a fast-paced environment. This role requires onsite presence in Sunnyvale, CA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive public accounting or relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Experience leading operational accounting close activities and reviewing complex account analyses.
• Experience with system implementations, process transformation, or finance technology projects.
• Experience with ERP and related financial systems.
• Strong project management across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and lead through influence.
• Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA office Tue–Thu.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance revenue accounting processes, systems, and controls.
• Act as Revenue Accounting lead on cross-functional projects, including rebate programs, system implementations, and process automation.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Commercial Operations, IT, and Customer Finance to design scalable processes and tech-enabled solutions.
• Translate complex accounting requirements into practical system designs, business requirements, and test strategies.
• Drive project execution from requirements gathering through testing, deployment, and adoption.
• Evaluate the accounting implications of new business models and ASC 606/ ASC 842 where applicable.
• Support internal and external audits related to revenue processes and system implementations.
• Support monthly and quarterly close by overseeing select revenue accounting activities and analyses.
• Develop, coach, and mentor team members; foster accountability and collaboration.
• Communicate complex accounting and system matters to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

ASC 606

Revenue recognition

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Automation

ERP systems

Finance technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Primary Function of Position

The Revenue Accounting Manager will serve as a key leader in the modernization and transformation of Intuitive's revenue accounting function. The role will focus on leading strategic initiatives, including rebate program enhancements, revenue systems implementations, process automation efforts and other cross-functional projects that improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and enable future growth. This individual will translate accounting requirements into scalable business processes and technology solutions while partnering across Finance, Commercial, and IT organizations.

The manager will also provide leadership and support for critical revenue accounting operations, including the monthly and quarterly financial close, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with Company policy and U.S. GAAP.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives that enhance the scalability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Company's revenue accounting processes, systems, and controls.
• Serve as the Revenue Accounting lead on major cross-functional projects, including rebate program initiatives, revenue systems implementations, process automation efforts, and other business transformation activities.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Commercial Operations, IT, Customer Finance, and other stakeholders to design and implement sustainable business processes and technology-enabled solutions.
• Translate complex accounting requirements into practical system designs, business requirements, process flows, controls, and user acceptance testing strategies.
• Drive project execution from requirements gathering and solution design through testing, deployment, stabilization, and operational adoption.
• Evaluate the accounting implications of new business models, commercial programs, system changes, and strategic initiatives, including the application of ASC 606 and ASC 842 where applicable.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to revenue processes, system implementations, and key accounting judgments.
• Support the monthly and quarterly financial close process by overseeing select revenue accounting activities, reviewing key analyses, and assisting with the resolution of complex accounting matters.
• Develop, coach, and mentor team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate complex accounting, system, and process matters effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 6years of progressive public accounting andrelevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational accounting close activities and reviewing complex account analyses.
• Experience supporting system implementations, process transformation, or finance technology projects.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning and related financial systems.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to organize cross-functional work, manage competing priorities, identify risks, and drive timely decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters in clear business language.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-design skills, with a practical and solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships, lead through influence, and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• This role requires working onsite in our Sunnyvale, CA office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Preferred Skills and Experience

• CPA preferred
• Big Four experience preferred
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842
• Experience with lease accounting systems is a plus
• Experience with SAP

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