Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CBIZ is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager, Commission Accounting to lead the accounting and reporting of sales and partner commissions. The role focuses on ASC 606 compliance, technical accounting analysis, process improvement, automation, AI-enabled solutions, internal controls, reconciliations, and cross-functional partnership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting and reporting of commission-related accruals, expenses, capitalization, and amortization activities under ASC 606
- Review and evaluate complex sales and partner commission agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment and GAAP-compliant cost classifications
- Develop, implement, and enhance automated workflows and AI-enabled solutions to streamline commission accounting, agreement reviews, reconciliations, and data quality monitoring
- Manage and review account reconciliations for commission-related balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating variances and unusual trends
- Support the design, execution, and maintenance of SOX-compliant controls related to commission accounting processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, technical accounting analyses, and audit documentation
- Partner with Legal, Revenue Operations, Partner Operations, Financial Operations, Analytics, and Technology teams to evaluate new commission plans and business initiatives
- Provide technical guidance on commission accounting matters and assess the accounting impact of proposed compensation structures
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and control effectiveness across commission accounting processes
- Support financial reporting requirements and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant exposure to commission accounting, revenue accounting, and/or ASC 606 cost capitalization
- • Strong knowledge of ASC 606, particularly incremental costs of obtaining a contract and related capitalization requirements
- • Experience within a SaaS, subscription-based, or other complex revenue environment
- • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret non-standard sales agreements and determine appropriate accounting treatment
- • Proven experience designing and implementing process improvements, automation solutions, and scalable accounting workflows
- • Hands-on experience utilizing AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar technologies to improve accounting operations, analysis, and decision-making
- • Strong proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms
- • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
- • Experience supporting audits, SOX compliance, and internal control frameworks
- • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical accounting conclusions to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- • Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- CPA preferred
- • CPA or equivalent professional certification
- • Experience leading accounting transformation, automation, or digital finance initiatives
- • Knowledge of AI-enabled process automation and workflow tools
- • Experience working in a high-growth technology or SaaS organization
Benefits
- Contract to Hire
- Remote
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