Sr Manager-Accounting

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

Job summary

A leading company in finance seeks a Senior Manager Revenue Accounting to oversee revenue recognition and support finance transformation. The role involves contract reviews, process automation, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure accurate revenue reporting. Candidates should have strong SaaS experience, CPA certification, and excellent analytical skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years in an audit firm or deal desk experience in a SaaS company.
• Experience with Big 4 Accounting Firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue recognition process for customers.
• Drive process and system automation using technology tools.
• Communicate revenue trends to internal partners.

Skills

SaaS experience

CPA

Knowledge of ASC606

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytic skills

Learning ability

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 do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• 4+ years in an audit firm with an exposure to SaaS companies or 4+ years of deal desk experience in a SaaS company.
• CPA required
• Knowledge of ASC606
• Excellent knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with peers and third parties
• Strong organizational skills, analytic skills, and attention to details.
• Strong appetite and ability to learn new accounting expertise and BI tools

Nice to haves

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI and/or Alteryx is a plus.
• Big 4 Accounting Firm experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager Revenue Accounting will oversee the revenue recognition process for a set of customers, from contract reviews to revenue recognition. The team is going through a finance transformation and the Senior Manager Revenue Accounting will also support the team during this journey of process rationalization and automation.

• Ensure the revenue is accurately and timely recognized for your portfolio
• Responsible for the new contract reviews falling under your portfolio of Clients
• Drive process and system automation via the usage of various leading-edge technology tools
• Review supporting evidence (such as proof of delivery and signed contracts) to confirm revenue recognition is appropriate.
• Prepare and update accounting schedules to calculate ASC606 revenue
• Perform analytical reviews on the monthly Revenue Analytics and Balance Sheet reconciliations under your portfolio.
• Clearly communicate to our internal partners (e.g. FP&A and the business) on revenue trends and flux
• Assist with compiling and reviewing system/data conversion files for new acquisitions and/or system upgrade.
• Assist with pulling supporting schedules for internal and external audit.
• Assist in the preparation of revenue disclosures for external reporting
• Partner with Corporate Planning and the business on key items impacting revenue and revenue recognition
• Continuous engagement with internal stakeholders regarding opportunities to improve our data and processes
• Other departmental projects as assigned.

About the team

Moody’s Analytics Revenue Accounting team (MARA) oversees the revenue recognition for Moody’s Analytics. The MARA team’s profile and activities are a hybrid function that involves technical accounting expertise together with analytical analysis.

The team is involved in reviewing contracts per ASC 606 during the contract negotiations, together with our internal partners, the Sales, Legal and Professional Service teams. This requires the ability to review a legal contract and interpret its clause on an accounting standpoint.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$112,000.00-$162,400.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.