Revenue Recognition Manager

Position Overview

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The Revenue Recognition Manager l eads supplier income, margin rebate, and revenue recognition activities for WHSmith North America, ensuring compliance with company policy and IFRS 15 while supporting Finance and Commercial teams.

Revenue Recognition & Supplier Income

• Review supplier income and rebate agreements and determine accounting treatment.
• Document key terms, revenue recognition conclusions, commitments, and risks.
• Validate supporting documentation and review related calculations.
• Monitor allocations, clawbacks, and revenue recognition timing.
• Facilitate recurring reviews with Commercial leadership.

Billing, Receivables & Accounting

• Partner with Accounts Receivable on billing accuracy and collections.
• Review credit memos, reserves, and write-offs.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain monthly and year-end revenue schedules.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain effective revenue recognition controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and standards.
• Implement accounting guidance updates.
• Serve as the primary audit contact for revenue recognition matters.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and supplier income planning with FP&A.
• Advise Commercial teams on agreement structure, revenue recognition, and risk management.
• Partner with Group Finance on technical accounting and strategic initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.

• Proficient knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, revenue recognition, and financial reporting principles.

• CPA or CMA designation and public accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, etc.) and advanced Excel formula skills.

• Retail and/or inventory systems experience strongly preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and proactive communication skills with a track record of driving change and process improvement.

• Demonstrated organization skills, detail oriented, and the ability to manage complex projects, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration. xhqgsiq

• Strong fortitude to challenge management on contract terms and evidence substantiating performance obligations met so that revenue is properly recognized.