DIGITAL ASSURANCE & TRANSPARENCY - REVENUE AUTOMATION - MANAGER

Company: PwC
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Specialty/Competency:AssuranceIndustry/Sector:Not ApplicableTime Type:Full timeTravel Requirements:Up to 40%Our Digital Assurance and Transparency practice (DAT) is at the forefront of innovation, supporting both delivery of quality, tech-enabled solutions focused on trust and transparency and value-add growth in business and social issues that are top of mind with our clients. You'll work closely with clients, your Digital Assurance and Transparency team, and our external audit teams to understand the systems and technologies our clients use and how they can mitigate risk. As a Digital Assurance and Transparency professional, you'll be part of an organization with a focus on quality, value, innovation, emerging technologies (e.g. cloud, digital assets), and growth and gain experience across several of our specialized areas of focus throughout your career.A career with the Data team in our Digital Assurance and Transparency practice will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients in developing data, analytics, and technology solutions that help build trust, drive improvement, and detect, monitor, and predict risk. Using advanced analytics, data wrangling technology, and automation tools, we're able to leverage data to focus on establishing the right processes and structures to enable our clients to make efficient and effective decisions based on accurate information that is complete and trustworthy.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.Job Requirements and Preferences:Basic Qualifications:Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor DegreeRequired Fields of Study:Accounting, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Accounting & Finance, Accounting & Technology, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Computer Systems Analysis & Accounting, Computer Engineering & AccountingMinimum Years of Experience:5 year(s) of consulting, data analysis, compliance, or risk, with an emphasis on experience in revenue recognition, preferably in a public accounting firm or a large corporation.Preferred Qualifications:Degree Preferred:Master of Business AdministrationAdditional Educational Preferences:Master of Business Administration or Master of Information System or Master of AccountingCertification(s) Preferred:CPAPreferred Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrates extensive experience leading revenue system implementations and data conversions. The candidate will play a critical role in leading our revenue automation consulting clients, establishing compliance with accounting standards, implementing revenue recognition system and data conversion, validating revenue recognition processes, and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives. Emphasis on understanding of the following areas:Possess extensive knowledge of revenue recognition principles and accounting standards, including ASC 606/IFRS 15;Demonstrate extensive knowledge of business processes, systems, and controls related to revenue recognition;Have experience cross-functional projects or initiatives, with a proven track record of successful implementations;Show extensive analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex issues, identify solutions, and make recommendations;Possess the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders;Demonstrate extensive interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with client stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Possess attention to detail and extensive organization, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;Possess experience working in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint. Additionally, Revenue Management systems (e.g., Oracle RMCS, Zuora Revenue), Alteryx, SQL, Microsoft Visio;Lead the implementation of revenue recognition standards (e.g., ASC 606/IFRS 15) across the organization, including assessing impacts, developing implementation plans, and executing implementation activities;Work with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, Sales, and Operations, to establish alignment and coordination in implementing revenue recognition standards;Conduct detailed reviews of existing revenue recognition processes, data and systems to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement;Conduct detailed workshops with the business and IT team to understand the revenue arrangements, and complete data and system use cases for representative revenue arrangements;Work with the business and IT team to prepare the detailed requirements including accounting, data and system, and conduct the fit/gap analysis, and vendor selection;Work with the business and IT team to prepare the data conversion strategy, reporting strategy and detailed implementation plan;Work with the business and IT team to prepare the functional and technical design documentation, and work with the vendor to complete the configuration/build;Prepare the test strategy, test instances, test plan, test cases, and test procedure;Work with the testers to complete the unit testing, functional testing, mock testing, system integration testing, performance testing, and user acceptance testing;Design and assess the effectiveness of revenue recognition processes and controls, and recommend enhancements or corrective actions as needed, and,Support external audit activities related to revenue recognition, including providing documentation, explanations, and assistance as needed.Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workPwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlinesThe salary range for this position is: $82,500 - $291,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance#LI-Hybrid

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