Revenue Recognition, Senior Manager

Responsibilities

As a Revenue Recognition, Senior Manager, you will prepare and review complex customer contracts to determine the appropriate revenue recognition, focusing on multiple performance obligations, revenue allocations, and software licensing considerations. Additionally, you will coordinate technical accounting research in areas such as consolidation and lease accounting, support Sarbanes-Oxley activities related to key controls in the revenue recognition cycle, and assist with the quarterly and annual financial reporting process. The primary focus of this role is on revenue recognition for customer contracts.

Our Revenue Recognition team ensures the accurate reporting of millions of dollars in revenue globally, adhering to both United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). We play a crucial role in shaping and enabling some of the company's largest and most strategic deals. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy a fast-paced setting with complex challenges, and have a desire to learn and embrace new technologies, consider joining our team of revenue recognition professionals.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide guidance (both U.S. GAAP and IFRS) on revenue recognition implications for customized customer contracts arising from public procurement processes or direct negotiations
• Evaluate customer agreements, including amendments, and document the appropriate technical revenue conclusions in accordance with ASC 606/IFRS 15, ASC 842/IFRS 16, Brightstar revenue policies, and customer/field intent
• Partner with key stakeholders to influence deal structure during negotiations, enabling successful execution of complex arrangements
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge over Brightstar products, services and policies, and historic accounting positions
• Assist in providing guidance and training to divisional accounting and finance directors on revenue recognition and engage these teams to gather deal specific information and business context required to effectively complete contract reviews 
• Monitor and review the actual recording of revenue to ensure compliance with issued technical accounting papers
• Perform key control activities identified for the Revenue Cycle
• Support the quarterly and annual financial statement disclosure process in compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors
• Contribute to process-improvement efforts by collecting and reviewing business partner and team feedback, incorporating industry best practices and emerging technologies

Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated self-starter who can effectively prioritize tasks and operate efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of ambiguity. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to stay highly organized in a deadline-driven setting, while maintaining strict attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to translate complex accounting guidance into clear, actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a collaborative communicator who can foster alignment across teams, support Brightstar’s strategic initiatives, and ensure revenue outcomes are delivered in accordance with Brightstar’s compliance and technical accounting standards.

Specific qualifications for this technical accounting role include:

• B.A./B.S. Degree in Accounting
• CPA certified
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including public accounting
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS a plus
• Ability to understand the needs of stakeholders within Brightstar and collaborate effectively across all levels
• Highly adaptable and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an emphasis on quality
• Experience within a multinational business and the technology industry preferred 
• Excellent writing skills
• Highly detail oriented and organized; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficient in MS Excel and Office; SAP experience a plus
• Demonstrates openness to learning and applying innovative digital tools to enhance workflow efficiency

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

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