Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

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About The Position | Major Goals and Objectives and Location Requirements

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting to manage our Digital advertising revenue accounting operations within the Controllership team. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, maintaining internal controls, and supporting the Company’s monthly close process. The ideal candidate is a strategic critical thinker with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to advise and influence cross-functional stakeholders. experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment (preferably at a digital media related company).

This position is based in Des Moines with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office with the ability to work 2 days remotely.

About The Team | The Team and/or Brand

The Controllership team works closely with a variety of different stakeholder groups across People Inc., including FP&A, RevOps and Partnerships. We move fast while maintaining our attention to detail – we work hard (and smart) during our tight month-end close timeline. We work as a team and hold each other accountable for bringing their A game; everyone pulls their weight, but we make sure we have fun while doing it. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-performing environment, are passionate about challenging the status quo, and sweat the small details, we want you on our team!

About The Position’s Contributions | Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

60% - Oversee and manage the revenue accounting for our Digital advertising business (i.e.

reconciliation of ledger activity and review of journal entries) – ensuring all revenue accounting is GAAP compliant and recorded in accordance with the Company’s month-end close timeline. Review reconciliations including AR, Unbilled AR, Deferred Revenue & Bad Debt Reserve. Analyze and resolve questions regarding revenue and assigned accounts timely and accurately – problem solving when problems are not always clearly defined.

10% - Prepare quarterly reporting packages and supporting schedules required by our Financial

Reporting team in the preparation of financial statement note disclosures.

10% - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Partnerships, Legal, Tax, Treasury etc.) to identify new products and initiatives. Assist in contract review to determine appropriate accounting treatment under US GAAP. This will include leading interactions with senior leadership on cross-functional team and advising on the correct accounting treatment on new products & initiatives.

10% - Maintain and enhance revenue recognition policies, procedures, and internal controls

documentation. Assist with SOX 404 testing as it relates to assigned areas.

10% - Support external audits and coordinate with external auditors on revenue-related matters.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred (or in progress)

Minimum 3 years of experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm or equivalent revenue accounting experience

Previous experience in the digital media industry a plus 

Experience with ERP & OMS systems a plus

Intermediate Excel skills required, comfortable working with large datasets and proficient with

functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables and text to columns.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

Ability to manage and develop a team of individual contributors, delegate effectively, motivate

the team, and hold them accountable to clear expectations.

Ability to analyze problems presented to them and propose solutions that takes into account how it impacts the Company’s overall financial reporting process and controls environment.

High level of attention to detail (the importance of detail orientation, particularly in the review of

journal entries, reconciliations, analyses cannot be overemphasized)

Ability to work in dynamic, fast paced, fast growing company where adaptability is imperative and a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes is needed – you don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and get it done!

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build trust with cross-functional stakeholders to create

trust and foster an environment for collaboration, knowledge and information sharing.

Proficiency in Google Workspace a plus.

Communicates professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to apply professional skepticism to all areas of the role, critically think and ask thoughtful

questions.

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.