HP posted a job you might be interested in December 29, 2014 at 03:15PM

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Senior Software Revenue Recognition Analyst

San Francisco Bay Area, US - Computer Hardware, Computer Software

• Provides the most complex financial analysis for a financial function or a business, typically exercising a unique understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.

• Consults with business leaders to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope.

• Forecasts financial results within the broadest scope.

• Leads and advises on the most complex business initiatives, typically leading several analysts across multiple areas within finance and across geographies/organizations.

• Drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function globally.

• Represents the business unit during cross-regional or cross functional planning processes.

• Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts.

• Ability to influence an entire business within a broad scope, interacting with individuals at the Vice President (VP) and Senior Vice President (SVP) level.



Revenue Recognition

A Revenue Recognition Analyst provides leadership, development and application of consistent revenue recognition rules, policies and assist in documenting accounting guidance for HP's revenue generating activities on a global basis with specific reference to SOP 97-2 , SAB 101/104, EITF 00-21, SOP 81-1, etc. as well as handling contra revenue rebates, discounts, and returns for HP businesses. You will ensure the integrity of key processes by understanding systems, flow of transactions, internal controls and recommending efficiency and effectiveness improvements. Work with IT to prioritize system enhancements and development projects related to revenue



Responsibilities may include the following depending upon job level:

• Review complex contracts for revenue recognition treatment and prepare summaries.


• Ensure compliance to HP rules and Policy


• Assist in the development and execution of global VSOE efforts


• Review customer arrangements for proper revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and revenue recognition accounting standards;


• Assist in the negotiation of large deals and answering revenue questions for each region


• Writing memos/whitepapers on revenue treatment for large transactions


• Working with controllership and auditors on acceptance of the revenue dispositions


• Provide revenue recognitions training to sales, sales operations, sales finance, legal, product marketing and etc


• Provide strategic initiatives and other ad hoc projects to the company in the area of revenue assurance

Qualifications
Education and Experience Required:



• First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) strongly preferred.

• Typically 6+ years of experience as a financial analyst.

• Typically experienced in a variety of finance functions.



Knowledge and Skills Required:



• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Superior business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).

• Superior communication and influencing skills.

• Superior teamwork skills

• Excellent business acumen.

• Excellent project management skills.



No salary provided



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