We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation – helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.

Are you ready to transform the everyday with us?

Join our Siemens Digital Industries Software as Director, Revenue Recognition and lead a successful team that ensures compliance with our accounting standards and delivers valuable insights to our management team. You will provide general guidance & oversight on revenue transactions and further advance scalable revenue accounting processes & systems in a fast-growing technology company.

The Director Revenue Recognition reports to the Vice President of Accounting and heads a high-performing team that is organized in three groups responsible for technical accounting & deal review, revenue accounting & systems and transformation. We are a dynamic and collaborative accounting organization that thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.

What role will you play?

• Lead an experienced team of managers and accounting experts overseeing the revenue recognition process in compliance with IFRS 15 / ASC 606.
• You will partner with product and business teams on new offerings ensuring revenue recognition policies processes align with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee our month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for revenue and related metrics, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition in our SAP ERP systems, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• You will be responsible for the financial reporting and disclosures related to revenue, working closely with the external auditors to manage an efficient & effective audit process.
• Provide actionable insights to support key business initiatives by analyzing revenue trends and other financial metrics.
• As a member of a team that operates in a highly complex system & reporting landscape, you will drive continuous process improvement and automation.
• You will play a key role in the design and roll-out of our new ERP system (SAP S/4Hana) and other finance and reporting tools.

Does this sound good? Our ideal candidate will..........

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive work experience in a similar role, preferably a mix of tech companies and public accounting.
• Thought leadership / extensive experience in software revenue recognition gained from an industry role or technical accounting advisory at a Big-4 public accounting firm.
• Experience in leading and developing high performing global teams (managers of teams) and managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Excellent interpersonal acumen and executive presence including written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to explain complex accounting topics and financial implications to senior leadership.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills with the capability to break down complex problems to determine root cause issues and troubleshoot and develop systemic solutions
• Advanced experience with an ERP system, preferably SAP.