Senior Revenue Accountant

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC 

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA 

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence. 

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management. 

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage. 

Seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant who will be responsible for performing insightful and impactful revenue analysis. This person will play an integral part in the daily analysis of inbound revenue transactions. Their responsibilities include working directly as a finance business partner with Sales and Operations on understanding deal structure, defining revenue recognition framework, analyzing pricing for Standalone selling prices for all products, service and support, preparing all revenue processing and transaction/analyses. Role will also interface with the external auditors on any revenue recognition issues specific to customer accounts and/or analyses performed/reviewed as necessary. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, a versatile business partner with strong business acumen, coupled with exceptional technical, analytical, and MS excel strength.

This position is remote but in the Pacific Time Zone.

Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with Sales organization, order management team, corporate legal team to ensure that all revenue transactions are booked in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policy. Participate in discussions, review draft contracts, and provide recommendations for recognition in accordance with relevant accounting literature and Company’s Revenue Recognition Policy.
• Review revenue contracts and related revenue accounting treatment under current revenue recognition rules (ASC 606) for multiple performance obligations, including hardware, software subscriptions, service, and support.
• Perform SSP analysis including compliance calculations and analyze fair value allocations for reasonableness.
• Evaluate revenue recognition treatment by preparing a revenue recognition checklist for each contract or amendment.
• Publish accounting memo as necessary to document the Company’s accounting positions.
• Work actively with external auditors to ensure that revenue recognition interpretations are consistent and compliant with GAAP.
• Responsible for the monthly close on revenue accounting to ensure proper accrual or deferral of revenue as appropriate.
• Work with the Company’s international entities team to ensure proper recognition of the Company’s revenue and cost and timely reporting.
• Maintain and update internal documentation for revenue recognition and support internal audits of related controls.
• Processes and automation of the implementation of Oracle analysis as applicable.
• Support all revenue recognition disclosures in all reporting.
• Create detailed revenue reporting as needed for management purposes as well as other process and control improvement as required.
• Provide revenue recognition guidance; training to various teams at the international and domestic locations during the year.

Qualifications for this role are:

• The ideal candidate will be a CPA, with strong analytical and technical skills, business partnering, and interpersonal skills. Strong business acumen and the ability to influence change through written and verbal communications are imperative. Position requires the ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively to target audiences. Results oriented. Strong attention to details.
• Must be detail oriented and comfortable with working with large data sets for revenue analysis.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with Access data base is a plus
• CPA required, BA in Accounting or Related Majors or equivalent work experience.
• 4 - 8 years progressive experience, Big 4 experience preferred.
• Strong technical Revenue Recognition experience, significant knowledge of multiple element arrangements, and all related guidance regarding revenue recognition in a technology company.

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DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities: 

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives. 

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable. 

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful. 

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.