About Cognizant
Cognizant is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth. At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose, always guided by our core values.
About the Role
As a Team Member - Revenue Controllership Team, you will drive impactful contributions supporting revenue controllership activities and ensuring compliance with accounting and reporting requirements. You will be a key member of the Finance organization, collaborating with business teams, FP&A teams, auditors, and other stakeholders. You will have the autonomy to lead reviews, provide guidance on complex revenue matters, and improve processes while upholding our commitment to quality and continuous learning.
In This Role, You Will:
- Review large and complex revenue contracts and related technical accounting memorandum documentation.
- Provide revenue accounting guidance to business teams and FP&A teams during contract negotiations.
- Review monthly and quarterly audit sign-offs to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Review monthly revenue results and support financial reporting requirements.
- Support month-end close activities and ensure timely completion of controllership deliverables.
- Review opportunities related to bookings reporting and other revenue analytics initiatives.
What You Must Have to Be Considered
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and financial accounting concepts.
- Experience reviewing complex commercial contracts and technical accounting documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, FP&A teams, and audit stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
These Will Help You Succeed
- Experience in revenue controllership, financial reporting, or technical accounting functions.
- Knowledge of bookings reporting and business analytics.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Continuous learning mindset and commitment to process improvement.
Work Authorization
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring work a minimum of 3 days a week at Cognizant office combined with remote work. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
