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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP and ASC 606, with a strong focus on revenue recognition, project accounting, and contract analysis. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and provide accounting guidance while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
U.S. GAAPASC 606Technical AccountingRevenue RecognitionProject Accounting
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Hard Skills
Contract AnalysisRevenue Recognition TimingAccounting DocumentationFinancial JudgmentChange Order EvaluationInternal ControlsAudit SupportAccounting Policy ApplicationComplex Contract ProvisionsFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailExcellent CommunicationCollaborativeSelf-MotivatedInfluencing Stakeholders
Tools & Technologies
SAPHyperionERP SystemsReporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CACMACPAACCA
Industry Keywords
Contract ReviewPurchase OrdersChange OrdersCommercial ArrangementsFinancial Close ActivitiesTechnical Accounting ResearchBusiness ControlsLong-Term Projects
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead timely, risk-based reviews of customer contracts, purchase orders, proposals, amendments, change orders, and related commercial arrangements
- Apply the ASC 606 five-step model to identify contracts and performance obligations, determine transaction price, and conclude on revenue recognition timing and method
- Assess complex provisions including termination rights, variable consideration, liquidated damages, acceptance clauses, warranties, payment terms, significant financing, principal-versus-agent considerations, and contract modifications
- Evaluate project accounting implications, including point-in-time versus over-time recognition, measures of progress, contract costs, change orders, unbilled receivables, advances, and loss provisions
- Prepare and review revenue recognition checklists, technical accounting memos, white papers, consultation documentation, and accounting conclusions
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Commercial, Project Management, and business teams before contract execution
- Provide accounting guidance and training on U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, project accounting, and corporate accounting policies
- Administer accounting policies and coordinate significant or unusual matters with Controllership teams
- Ensure contract-review processes and internal controls are consistently executed and properly documented
- Identify control or process gaps, support corrective action plans, monitor remediation, and drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including contract-related accounting matters, judgments, journal entries, balance-sheet impacts, and disclosures
- Support internal and external audits, respond to technical accounting inquiries, and assist with special projects and emerging business models
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of accounting, controllership, audit, or finance experience, including technical accounting, revenue recognition, project accounting, or business controls
- CA, CMA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
- Prior experience with a “Big 4” consulting firm is preferred
- Experience applying U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 to customer contracts, revenue arrangements, or long-term projects is preferred
- Experience with technical accounting research and documentation
- SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP and reporting tools experience is advantageous
- Strong technical accounting judgment and ability to analyze complex contracts
- Ability to explain accounting requirements in practical business language and influence stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, long-term project accounting, internal controls, and accounting policy application
- Ability to work independently and make decisions within established policy frameworks
- Collaborative, self-motivated, and committed to strengthening controls and improving contract-review processes
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work schedule
- Relocation package: None
