What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Revenue Accountant position at Insight Global?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Insight Global is currently hiring a Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting for our client. Our client is a leading home improvement retail chain in the United States. In this role, you will manage a team of three accountants, own month-end close for revenue, drive year-end reporting, and provide day-to-day finance leadership for a complex retail environment with multiple significant points of sale.
Key Responsibilities:
-Lead the revenue accounting function and the delivery of accurate, timely revenue reporting each close and quarter.
-Manage month‑end close for revenue: journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and intercompany/deferral schedules.
-Drive year‑end reporting and support external audit requests for revenue; set documentation standards and control rigor.
-Provide finance leadership to cross‑functional partners on revenue policy and system behavior.
-Oversee complex retail flows across multiple points of sale and ensure proper cut‑off and recognition.
-Own accounting for warranty and loyalty programs (breakage, redemption, liability measurement) and deferred revenue tracking.
-Govern revenue for installation/general sales activity and manage interfaces/processes with third‑party providers.
-Evaluate the revenue impact of any new incentive or promotional program; author policy updates and operational playbooks.
-Be a hands‑on technical GAAP leader—research system issues, trace data from POS/ERP to GL, and resolve root causes.
-Build, coach, and performance‑manage a team of Senior/Principal Accountants; set priorities and review work product.
-Champion revenue audit readiness (internal/external) and continuously improve controls, documentation, and processes.
This is a direct-hire position with a salary of $140k-$150k depending upon qualifications and years of experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
-7 years of accounting experience
-3 years of people management and leadership
-CPA is strongly preferred
-Previous experience working for a large retail corporation
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000