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Position Summary

This role leads the systems, reporting, and process improvements that support revenue accounting at Cengage. The position combines deep revenue accounting and SAP expertise with a focus on improving the close, strengthening reporting and analytics, and building more efficient and scalable processes. This leader will work closely with Finance, Accounting, and IT to ensure our revenue systems support accurate reporting, compliance, and business needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to revenue accounting processes, systems, reporting, and analytics.
• Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 and IFRS 15.
• Lead SAP Revenue Accounting & Reporting (RAR) initiatives, including integration with BRIM, S/4HANA Finance, and related systems.
• Improve and automate revenue close processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Develop analytics that provide greater insight into period-over-period results and revenue performance.
• Build and improve reporting and forecasting tools using SAP S/4HANA, BI platforms, and other data sources.
• Partner with IT to prioritize and deliver SAP RAR enhancements and process improvements.
• Ensure SAP configurations, integrations, and reporting support accounting, forecasting, and audit requirements.
• Lead cross-functional work to address reporting needs and complex revenue accounting issues.
• Oversee reporting and analysis related to standalone selling price (SSP) and other revenue accounting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and make better use of data and technology.
• Lead and develop the team responsible for revenue reporting and related analysis.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in revenue accounting, financial reporting, financial systems, or related areas.
• 5+ years of experience with SAP Finance and Revenue Accounting & Reporting (RAR).
• Deep experience with SAP RAR implementations and integrations.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and revenue recognition requirements.
• Experience with subscription, SaaS, or other recurring-revenue business models.
• Experience leading work across Finance, Accounting, IT, and other business teams.
• Experience improving and automating financial processes.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of SAP RAR, BRIM, and S/4HANA Finance.
• Experience with BI, reporting, forecasting, and automation tools, including Alteryx.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex accounting and systems issues into practical solutions.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected].

About Cengage

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

In this position,  you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program.  This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.