Senior Revenue Accountant
Fortive
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • United States
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About the role
- Perform key role in month end closing process, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, posting and reviewing revenue transactions, and preparing financial revenue reporting.
- Interpret multiple-element customer contracts and apply appropriate revenue recognition methods. Provide cross-functional guidance and strategic insight into revenue treatment and considerations.
- Responsible for the review and approval of revenue arrangements within NetSuite, ensuring all revenue recognition policies are being adhered to.
- Prepare and maintain revenue recognition memos, contract write-ups, and management assessments (e.g. stand-alone selling price) under ASC 606.
- Integral part of quote to cash process, including providing guidance to order entry and invoicing team to ensure customer contracts are processed and recorded in revenue accurately.
- Manage all open revenue risks and opportunities; partner with Finance and business leadership to identify, quantify, and communicate risks, ensuring they are reflected in monthly forecasts.
- Maintain compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including SOX requirements.
- Prepare and execute internal control testing procedures; identify control gaps and propose improvements.
- Act as a resource and coordinator for our external and internal auditors.
- Drive enhancements and automation opportunities within current process workflows and systems (e.g. NetSuite, Salesforce).
- Champion the thoughtful adoption of AI and automation within accounting workflows, helping scale processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data quality and insights.
- Utilize advanced Excel skills and reporting tools to analyze large datasets and support data driven recommendations.
- Lead cross-functional accounting initiatives and collaborate on process optimization projects.
- Develop and enhance standard work, accounting procedures, and internal documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve current accounting processes, streamline workflows, automate recurring tasks, and improve internal controls.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by providing clear and accurate financial guidance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong experience with US GAAP, SOX, and public company reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex accounting workstreams.
- Prior experience in:
- - A public company environment.
- - Healthcare or SaaS industry (preferred).
- - Managing technical accounting issues and supporting audit engagements.
- CPA certification or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
- Advanced analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally.
- Proactive with strong initiative and ownership mindset.
- Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Avalara, OneStream, Tipalti, and Concur is a plus.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesreconciliationsrevenue recognitionASC 606internal control testingdata analysisprocess optimizationaccounting proceduresfinancial reportingrisk management
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillscollaborationinitiativeownership mindsetleadershipstrategic insightadaptabilitytrustworthiness
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in FinanceCPA certificationprogress toward CPA