Mgr, Accounting
NetApp (Silicon Valley/San Jose, California)

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Description: Sound knowledge of GAAP relating to software and service revenue recognition. Ability to identify, document, discuss and address key revenue/audit issues and respective internal control requirements to mitigate revenue risks. Experience managing revenue accounting functions in a fast paced, multi-national, high technology company. Demonstrated ability to lead the team to execute financial close deliverables while maintaining a focus to evaluate improvement opportunities and drive to execution.

Requirements: - Solid/expert understanding and experience dealing with regulatory requirements on software revenue recognition as per SOP 97-2, SAB 104, EITF 00-21, SOP 81-1, FAS 13 and other pertinent authoritative interpretations. CPA or extensive experience leading interactions with auditors on complex revenue issues preferredo Demonstrated leadership/management skills to lead a professional team to execute deliverables timely and accurately. Ability to motivate to develop professionally and train staff on revenue technical issues - Willingness to thoroughly understand the transaction detail processes of the teams staff while maintaining an adequate perspective of how they fit into the overall revenue risk profile and their impact to the companys financial statements disclosure. Ability to prioritize actions and manage multiple deadlineso Proven ability to challenge the status quo, with strong analytical skills, professional and technical judgment to identify revenue risks inherent in the existing transaction processes, expand risk awareness, propose execution plan and influence changes within the Revenue Accounting team and beyondo Strong working knowledge of the process flow from Order to Cash. Ability to identify critical revenue issues from upstream process changes, articulate the impact and enlist necessary actions from stakeholders across the cycleo Effective communicator and presenter to interact with all levels of the organizations through various meanso Experience and knowledge of key systems/tools that address various stages of the Order to Cash cycle. Knowledge of Oracle financials, Hyperion/financial dbases and Siebel CRM are a plusEducation: BS in Accounting, Finance or Related Field MBA or CPA preferred Qualifications: Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Revenue Finance, this position is responsible for the Companys revenue accounting function which covers transactions originated from all geographies (North Americas, EMEA and APAC), and reported by all revenue classifications (Product and/or Software License Revenue, Maintenance & Support, Professional Services and Training). The successful candidate will lead a team of 4 -5 revenue accountants and collaborate with the rest of the Revenue Group members as well as other finance and field functions of the Company to ensure that the Companys revenue is transacted, documented and reported properly and timely pursuant to GAAP in a fast paced high technology company.

Essential Functions:

- Accountable for ensuring revenue accounting monthly/quarterly close functions are performed and completed timely, efficiently and accurately
- Responsible for the accuracy of accounting for revenue reserves resulting from existing contract contingencies, outstanding service delivery, recourse leasing arrangements and other journal entries and respective reconciliations of revenue and deferred revenue accounts
- Re-evaluate the existing revenue accounting processes to be scalable and risk adverse. Build and improve processes to accommodate changes in sales models and offering approach, integration of revenue functions of companies acquired, as well as implementing new GAAP requirements on revenue practices
- As an expert in the analysis and management of VSOE accounting process, this person will oversee the Companys VSOE analysis and related accounting process and reconciliations as well as providing insight to company-wide pricing strategies to ensure that VSOE compliance issues are highlighted early and adequate evidence exists to substantiate the Companys compliance position
- Lead the interaction with internal and external auditors relating to revenue accounting issues. Responsible for SOX compliance for all revenue accounting related controls by continuously working to address revenue risk profile, lead changes, maintain required documentation and coordinate the testing of the revenue cycle
- Provide insight to revenue forecasting to facilitate the Companys ability to execute operational goals and objectives
- Continue to align the revenue accounting functions and staff resource and skills with the Companys focus on scalability. Collaborate with the Revenue Process Transformation Manager towards establishing a framework and system application for decentralized revenue accounting functions
- Work with Corporate Revenue Policy team to align policies, guidelines and collaborate with other functional groups (Legal, Sales Ops, Geo. Finance, Order Admin, IT, etc.) to drive process improvement
- Collaborate with Revenue System & Analysis team to articulate reporting requirements, establish metrics for evaluating revenue profile and process efficiencies Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience To learn more about NetApp employee benefits go to: http://www.netapp.com/jobs/benefits.html Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Number: 1974BR Company URL: http://www.netapp.com Company Profile: NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that help accelerate business breakthroughs and deliver outstanding cost efficiency. Our dedication to principles of simplicity, innovation, and customer success has made us one of the fastest-growing storage and data management providers today.

Customers around the world choose us for our "go beyond" approach and broad portfolio of solutions for business applications, storage for virtual servers, disk-to-disk backup, and more. Our solutions provide nonstop availability of critical business data and simplify business processes so you can deploy new capabilities with confidence and get to revenue faster than ever before. You can rely on our industry-leading solutions to lower the cost of protecting your data, business, and reputation.

We bring together the industry's best partners and technology to deliver services that help you maximize what you are getting from your infrastructure. Our collaborative approach, working as one team with one goal, means that you get a solution that is just right for you-on time and on budget. To support your global business, we provide highly-responsive support in local languages. From London to Austin, from Bangalore to Tokyo, well work with you to solve your problems and help you reach your goals.

Discover our passion for helping companies around the world go further, faster at www.netapp.com.