Senior Finance Manager

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a Deal Desk Senior Finance Manager to partner with North America sales, structuring deals and guiding terms that maximize value. You’ll collaborate across Sales, Revenue Accounting, Legal, and Ops to ensure compliant, favorable outcomes.

The role emphasizes deal quality, revenue recognition, and policy adherence in a high-growth environment. A senior-level finance professional with 15+ years is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Finance Department/Accounting/Auditing or related discipline.
• Finance or Accounting related degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence internal stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and innovative.
• Understanding of software, IP, and hardware accounting rules; ASC606 knowledge a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce and CPQ tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Finance partner to Sales; structure and execute customer deals to meet financial objectives.
• Identify revenue recognition, booking, and fulfillment issues in nonstandard deals.
• Collaborate with BU owners on discounts and pricing; draft contract terms.
• Act as deal desk expert on quoting systems and policy compliance.
• Support post-acquisition integration and alignment of deals with strategic goals.

Skills

Deal structuring

Financial analysis

Sales collaboration

Revenue recognition

ASC606 knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

Salesforce

CPQ tools

Job description

SAN JOSE

Full time

R56109

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Deal Desk Senior Finance Manager

Introduction

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a Deal Desk Finance business partner to the North America sales organization. You will act as a trusted advisor to the sales teams and provide finance input on deal structures & terms that maximize value to Cadence, and benefit external customers and internal cross-functional teams. The person in this role will join a cohesive team that operates in a dynamic, high growth environment for this publicly traded software and solutions company that has over $5B in annual revenue. The person in this role will work closely with the quote-to-cash group, including the Sales, Revenue Accounting, Order Management, Credit, Sales Ops, and Legal teams.

Job Description: North America Sales Finance Senior Manager, San Jose, CA

• Finance partner to Sales. This person works with the sales team to structure and execute customer deals that achieve the Company’s financial objectives.

• This person identifies potential revenue recognition, booking, and fulfillment issues associated with nonstandard features in customer deals. This person maintains deep engagement with stakeholders across many teams to resolve such issues.

• This person works with Business Unit owners on discounts and pricing.

• This person serves as an expert on quoting systems.

• This person drafts contract terms for nonstandard deal features.

• Focus areas include deal quality, compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures, and contract terms and conditions.

• Finance Project Manager. This person works on financial analysis, and provides finance advice on business model changes and acquisition integration. This person assists with post-acquisition integration involving the quote-to-cash group and acts as an advisor on behalf of the Deal Desk team to ensure a smooth transition and that deals align with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.

Job Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a high growth, dynamic environment

• High business acumen

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to listen to and understand the needs of sales, finance, and operations. Ability to communicate with members of several groups within the quote to cash team. Ability to communicate the rationale for decisions across all levels of the organization. Ability to influence business partners, even when holding contrary positions.

• Ability to maintain attention to detail such as contract terms and conditions, revenue recognition rules, and booking & fulfillment systems requirements.

• Knowledge of software, IP, hardware, and services revenue recognition rules and other accounting standards, and the impact of accounting rules to deal structures and terms.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ Years in Finance Department/Accounting/Auditing or related discipline

• Education: Finance or Accounting related degree preferred

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence internal stakeholders

• Self-motivated and innovative

• Ability to understand the needs of sales and finance groups, problem-solve to find quality solutions, and escaladi as needed

• Knowledge of software, IP, and hardware accounting rules is a plus

• Understanding of ASC606 software revenue recognition is a plus

• Prior experience with Salesforce, CPQ tools knowledge is a plus

The annual salary range for California is $144,200 to $267,800. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

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