What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Revenue Accountant position at Sage?
Job Description
As part of the Global Finance Organization, the North America Finance Operations Team is established to manage transactional processing services across North America within Sage. This hybrid role will manage some of the R2R team requirements with a focus on revenue/deferred revenue/royalty & partner relationships. This is a multifaceted role with accountability for timely and accurate processing of operational accounting leading into accurate period close/reporting. Also playing a significant role in the completion of statutory and regulatory accounting across North America Entity Structure.
This role is a major contributor being accountable for accurate and high-quality balance sheet completion including relevant R2R controls and governance. This is an exciting role for those who are looking to drive a Finance team of the future with a view to improvement/automating processes. Delivering value-add services to customers and key stakeholders through innovation & process improvement, which is a key part of the Sage culture and would be needed to ensure the success of the RTR team.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting standards, especially those surrounding revenue recognition. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting strategic financial decisions.
This is a hybrid role, 3 days per week from our Lawrenceville office.
Key Responsibilities Summary Of Role
This role sits within the Record to Report (R2R) team and focuses on delivering accurate and reliable financial reporting while maintaining strong balance sheet governance. The position plays an important part in ensuring accounting processes run smoothly, financial controls are maintained and reporting supports informed business decisions. It also works closely with teams across Finance to ensure compliance with accounting standards and drive continuous improvement.
What I will be doing
You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting both internal and external audit processes and ensuring financial information is reliable and well understood by key stakeholders. A core part of the role involves maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet, preparing journals, completing reconciliations and reviewing financial trends to ensure transactions are recorded correctly.
You’ll apply technical accounting knowledge, particularly around IFRS standards such as revenue recognition, while supporting areas such as revenue, royalties, ISV and business partner contracts, and customer acquisition costs. Working closely with finance teams and business partners, you’ll provide guidance on accounting principles and help ensure end-to-end processes run efficiently. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and digital development within the R2R function.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for someone with strong accounting and analytical skills who is comfortable working with complex financial systems and large data sets. Advanced Excel skills and experience producing financial reports are essential, along with the ability to navigate multidimensional finance systems.
Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Intacct, Hyperion, Oracle or BlackLine would be beneficial, as would experience in the software industry and knowledge of IFRS standards. A degree in accounting or finance is required, and a CPA qualification or the intention to sit the exams would be preferred. An audit background would also be valuable for this role.
Technical / Professional Qualifications
As part of the Global Finance Organization, the North America Finance Operations Team is established to manage transactional processing services across North America within Sage. This hybrid role will manage some of the R2R team requirements with a focus on revenue/deferred revenue/royalty & partner relationships. This is a multifaceted role with accountability for timely and accurate processing of operational accounting leading into accurate period close/reporting. Also playing a significant role in the completion of statutory and regulatory accounting across North America Entity Structure.
This role is a major contributor being accountable for accurate and high-quality balance sheet completion including relevant R2R controls and governance. This is an exciting role for those who are looking to drive a Finance team of the future with a view to improvement/automating processes. Delivering value-add services to customers and key stakeholders through innovation & process improvement, which is a key part of the Sage culture and would be needed to ensure the success of the RTR team.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting standards, especially those surrounding revenue recognition. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting strategic financial decisions.
This is a hybrid role, 3 days per week from our Lawrenceville office.
Key Responsibilities Summary Of Role
This role sits within the Record to Report (R2R) team and focuses on delivering accurate and reliable financial reporting while maintaining strong balance sheet governance. The position plays an important part in ensuring accounting processes run smoothly, financial controls are maintained and reporting supports informed business decisions. It also works closely with teams across Finance to ensure compliance with accounting standards and drive continuous improvement.
What I will be doing
You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting both internal and external audit processes and ensuring financial information is reliable and well understood by key stakeholders. A core part of the role involves maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet, preparing journals, completing reconciliations and reviewing financial trends to ensure transactions are recorded correctly.
You’ll apply technical accounting knowledge, particularly around IFRS standards such as revenue recognition, while supporting areas such as revenue, royalties, ISV and business partner contracts, and customer acquisition costs. Working closely with finance teams and business partners, you’ll provide guidance on accounting principles and help ensure end-to-end processes run efficiently. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and digital development within the R2R function.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for someone with strong accounting and analytical skills who is comfortable working with complex financial systems and large data sets. Advanced Excel skills and experience producing financial reports are essential, along with the ability to navigate multidimensional finance systems.
Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Intacct, Hyperion, Oracle or BlackLine would be beneficial, as would experience in the software industry and knowledge of IFRS standards. A degree in accounting or finance is required, and a CPA qualification or the intention to sit the exams would be preferred. An audit background would also be valuable for this role.
Technical / Professional Qualifications
- CPA preferred or qualified to sit for exam
- Audit experience
- Accounting/Finance degree or similarly recognized accounting qualification and/or Master’s Degree preferred