Sr Manager-Accounting

Moody's Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in finance is seeking an experienced hire for their Revenue Accounting team. The role involves overseeing revenue recognition, ensuring accuracy, and driving automation. Candidates should have a strong accounting background, excellent Excel skills, and a CPA. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Insurance

Stock Purchase Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years in an audit firm or deal desk experience in SaaS.
• CPA required.
• Knowledge of ASC606.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue recognition for customers from contract review to revenue recognition.
• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition.
• Drive process automation using advanced technology tools.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Excel

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Location(s):

• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US

Line Of Business:

Finance (FIN)

Job Category:

• Corporate Services

Experience Level:

Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—fostering idea exchange, innovation, and meaningful listening to our customers and each other.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, please apply! You may still be a great fit for this role or others. We seek candidates who embody our values: investing in relationships, leading with curiosity, championing diversity, turning inputs into actions, and maintaining trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• 4+ years in an audit firm with exposure to SaaS companies or 4+ years of deal desk experience in a SaaS company.
• CPA required
• Knowledge of ASC606
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong communication skills for clear interaction with peers and third parties
• Strong organizational, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to learn new accounting expertise and BI tools

Nice to haves

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI and/or Alteryx
• Big 4 Accounting Firm experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a quantitative discipline

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue recognition for a set of customers, from contract review to revenue recognition, supporting the finance transformation journey.
• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition for your portfolio.
• Responsible for contract reviews within your client portfolio.
• Drive process and system automation using advanced technology tools.
• Review supporting evidence like proof of delivery and signed contracts for revenue recognition appropriateness.
• Prepare and update accounting schedules for ASC606 revenue calculation.
• Perform analytical reviews on monthly revenue analytics and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Communicate revenue trends and flux clearly to internal partners.
• Assist with system/data conversion files for acquisitions or upgrades.
• Support internal and external audits with supporting schedules.
• Assist in preparing revenue disclosures for external reporting.
• Partner with Corporate Planning and business units on revenue-impacting items.
• Engage continuously with stakeholders to improve data and processes.
• Participate in other departmental projects as assigned.

About the team

The Moody's Analytics Revenue Accounting team (MARA) manages revenue recognition for Moody's Analytics, combining technical accounting expertise with analytical skills. The team reviews contracts under ASC 606 during negotiations and interprets legal clauses from an accounting perspective.

For US roles: the expected salary range is $112,000 - $162,400, based on experience, education, skills, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k), insurance, stock purchase plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, gender, age, religion, or other protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations upon request. For inquiries, email [e-mail].

For San Francisco roles: qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered per local ordinances. This role may be a promotional opportunity under the Colorado Equal Pay Act.

See our EEO policy, your EEO rights, Pay Transparency Statement, and Notice to NYC Applicants. Employment may require disclosure of securities holdings per Moody's policy.