Staff Revenue Accounting Analyst

Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title:    Staff Revenue Accounting Analyst

Location:    Dublin

Reports to:  Revenue Accounting Director

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a Staff Revenue Accounting Analyst to be a key contributor and business partner in the Revenue Accounting team. The successful candidate will act as a key member to review and analyse Sales transactions and legal contracts in accordance with ASC 606. 

You will join a cohesive team whose environment thrives on collaboration across geographies and departments within the broader quote to cash team of this publicly traded software company with $4B in annual revenue. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Part of your responsibility includes collaboration with business partners, including Legal and the entire QTC team to provide accurate and timely guidance on complex Revenue Recognition issues.
• The role will also encompass responsibilities in deal and contract review cycle, including deal consultation, deal review, and revenue accounting operations. 
• Work cross functionally with internal departments to resolve and clarify potential contractual issues.
• The ability to working with different personalities combined with critical thinking and working proactively to identify improved processes and approaches are important in this role.
• Analyze new and existing revenue business models with ASC 606 to properly recognize revenue.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement best practices, automation, and process improvements.
• Prepare revenue entries and general ledger reconciliations associated with revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and un-billed A/R.
• Uphold and ensure compliance of SOX 404 Key controls.
• Maintain and provide quarterly and annual audit support as requested by internal and external auditors.
• Assist in evolving projects / responsibilities and process automation.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of software, hardware, and services revenue recognition rules under ASC 606 and other accounting standards.
• Experience performing contract analysis under ASC 606.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple and constantly changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Motivated by dynamic and challenging environment.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, business analytics, data science or equivalent work experience.
• ACCA is preferred but not required.
• 4+ years of experience in revenue accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of Big 4 experience is a plus.

Additional Information:

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.