Senior Manager Revenue Accounting

Coherent Corp.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Revenue Accounting expert in Santa Clara, California. This role requires strong leadership in evaluating revenue streams and managing complex customer contracts, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of revenue accounting experience and possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance, with a CPA preferred. This position offers a hybrid work model focused on collaboration and strategic influence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in revenue accounting.
• Deep expertise in ASC 606 and complex revenue arrangements.
• Strong understanding of audit requirements and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex revenue streams and profitability drivers.
• Review and negotiate customer and supplier contracts.
• Lead revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Communication

Revenue recognition

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Oracle ERP system

Job description

Revenue Accounting (50%)

• Partners with cross‑functional and cross‑regional leadership teams (including Legal, Tax, Sales, and Finance) to evaluate complex revenue streams, profitability drivers, and margin performance, providing strategic insights that influence business decisions and operational outcomes.
• Provides enterprise‑wide leadership and strategic direction to cross‑functional and global teams on highly complex deal structuring, order management, and revenue recognition matters, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.
• Leads the evaluation, interpretation, and resolution of highly complex revenue arrangements, including revenue recognition, cost recognition, and intercompany transactions, while providing strategic accounting guidance and influencing decision‑making across cross‑functional and global stakeholder groups.
• Partners with Business Group Finance regularly to develop, maintain and ensure compliance with detailed revenue models, including forecasting revenue recognition, milestone timing, and margin impacts based on contract terms and ASC 606 treatment.
• Assists in developing and improving scalable processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of revenue recognition and close activities.
• Supports audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to internal and external auditor inquiries.

Customer and Supplier Contract Review (30%)

• Partners strategically with Sales, Legal, Operations, and Finance leadership to review and negotiate complex customer and supplier contract terms, providing expert accounting guidance, recommending risk‑mitigating revisions, and ensuring alignment with revenue recognition requirements, operational objectives, and broader business strategy.
• Leads the evaluation and modeling of the financial and accounting implications of complex customer and supplier contract terms including pricing structures, milestones, deliverables, and cost commitments to optimize profitability, margin performance, and revenue/cost recognition outcomes.
• Establishes and communicates strategic accounting positions and complex accounting conclusions to Business Group Finance leadership, driving alignment, influencing decision‑making, and ensuring timely follow‑through on key financial and operational matters.

Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting (20%)

• Leads the review, interpretation, and evaluation of complex customer contracts and purchase orders to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606, company policy, and evolving business requirements, while providing strategic guidance to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Leads cross‑functional coordination with Business Groups to drive complex cost‑to‑cost and Stand‑Alone Selling Price (SSP) analyses, ensuring accuracy, compliance with revenue recognition requirements, and alignment with strategic business and financial objectives.
• Prepares revenue recognition position memos, partnering closely with Technical Accounting on non‑standard transactions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting with deep expertise in ASC 606, including leadership in evaluating and managing highly complex revenue arrangements, NRE/development contracts, and global business transactions.
• Strong revenue accounting skills, including experience with position papers and advising on non‑standard contract structures.
• Experience reviewing and influencing customer and supplier contracts, with the ability to assess accounting implications and structure compliant deals.
• Proven ability to partner cross‑functionally and cross‑regionally across management levels.
• Experience with revenue modeling, particularly for milestone‑based or development arrangements.
• Solid understanding of audit requirements and internal controls.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex accounting matters to senior stakeholders.
• Experience with Oracle ERP system preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross‑functional and global stakeholders, providing strategic accounting guidance that aligns business objectives with compliant financial reporting practices.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills with experience evaluating contract profitability, margin impacts, cost commitments, milestone structures, and revenue/cost timing implications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technical accounting concepts into clear business recommendations for senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Working Conditions

• Operates in a fast‑paced, global business environment requiring the ability to manage multiple complex priorities, tight deadlines, and evolving business needs with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Requires extensive collaboration and influence across cross‑functional and international teams, including Finance, Legal, Sales, Operations, Tax, and Executive Leadership.
• May require participation in meetings outside standard business hours to support global stakeholders, critical business initiatives, quarter‑end close activities, and time‑sensitive transactions.
• Works on highly confidential and sensitive financial information requiring sound judgment, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to exercise discretion in decision‑making and communications.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite / hybrid work
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer‑based work and participating in virtual and in‑person meetings.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].