Director, Revenue Accounting
We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
What you'll do here:
Maintain and enforce revenue recognition policies, procedures, and controls in compliance with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP
Lead the monthly close process, including deal approvals, journal entries, reconciliations (deferred revenue) and account reconciliations
Work closely with Sales, Sales Operations, Legal, and FP&A to ensure integrity in revenue recognition, review contracts and approve non-standard deal structures.
Enhance policies and systems across the order-to-cash lifecycle; initiate financial system improvements.
Lead International Revenue Accounting to ensure appropriate revenue recognition.
Skills you will need here:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years in revenue accounting, public accounting, or financial leadership; direct experience leading the full revenue accounting process.
Strong working knowledge of ASC 606, GAAP, revenue recognition, and financial systems; proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
Ability to forecast revenue, model scenarios, and analyze financial performance metrics.
Proven ability to manage and mentor teams, lead process improvements, and ensure compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder reporting
Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.
Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected].
About Cengage
Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Compensation
At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.
25% Annual: Individual Target
$138,200.00 - $180,000.00 USD
At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
What you'll do here:
Maintain and enforce revenue recognition policies, procedures, and controls in compliance with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP
Lead the monthly close process, including deal approvals, journal entries, reconciliations (deferred revenue) and account reconciliations
Work closely with Sales, Sales Operations, Legal, and FP&A to ensure integrity in revenue recognition, review contracts and approve non-standard deal structures.
Enhance policies and systems across the order-to-cash lifecycle; initiate financial system improvements.
Lead International Revenue Accounting to ensure appropriate revenue recognition.
Skills you will need here:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years in revenue accounting, public accounting, or financial leadership; direct experience leading the full revenue accounting process.
Strong working knowledge of ASC 606, GAAP, revenue recognition, and financial systems; proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
Ability to forecast revenue, model scenarios, and analyze financial performance metrics.
Proven ability to manage and mentor teams, lead process improvements, and ensure compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder reporting
Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.
Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected].
About Cengage
Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Compensation
At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.
25% Annual: Individual Target
$138,200.00 - $180,000.00 USD