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EAB Accounting Manager in Richmond, Virginia
About EAB
At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across five major areas: enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data & analytics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.
At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.
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The Role in Brief:
Revenue Manager
Reporting to the Revenue Controller, this person will support several key finance functions including revenue recognition and technical accounting with a focus on acquisition integration and special projects.
This role will be based in Richmond, VA or Washington, DC.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee the revenue accounting integration of newly acquired entities, ensuring the accurate consolidation of financial results
Manage and coordinate financial and revenue-related data migration projects from different systems to include planning, execution, and validation of data migration
Review contracts and customer arrangements from acquired companies to ensure proper revenue recognition treatment
Assist in establishing interim processes for month end close as they relate to acquisitions
Work in tandem with Technical Accounting to create revenue recognition documentation including design and development of revenue recognition accounting policies in compliance with ASC 606
Work closely with the M&A team, Sales, Legal, IT, and other relevant departments to ensure proper alignment and execution of integration activities
Assist Sales, Legal, and pricing teams in structuring and negotiating deals in order to ensure proper revenue recognition
Be proactive in driving the development and improvements needed in the revenue accounting process together with our financial systems team to drive towards accuracy, quality, and efficiency
Stay current on GAAP standards related to revenues and particularly the guidance specific to the SaaS industry, in order to appropriately oversee revenue recognition
Ensure accurate, reliable, and timely revenue recognition
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and an active professional certification (CPA)
Must have solid background in U.S. GAAP principles
Minimum 6 years of work experience
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Supervisory experience, including leading teams to achieve common goals
Able to think clearly and reach well-founded conclusions and articulate ideas crisply and concisely
Able to work independently under tight timelines and reprioritize work as needed
Discretion in dealing with confidential material
Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
Ideal Qualifications:
Practical experience in public accounting and/or revenue recognition
Excellent technical interpretation and verbal communication skills
Desire to work in a team environment
High level of commitment and integrity
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.
Compensation:
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $88,000 - $115,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.
This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.
Benefits:
Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Gender affirming care coverage
Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities
Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.
This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.
To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.