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. Join us in shaping the future of business. Could you be the one to make a difference.
About the Role
As a Team Leader - Revenue Controllership, you will play a critical role in overseeing revenue controllership operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards, providing revenue related guidance and supporting business decision-making through accurate financial analysis and reporting. You will lead a high-performing team while collaborating closely with business stakeholders, FP&A teams, and audit partners to deliver meaningful outcomes and drive operational excellence.
In this role, you will:
Lead and develop a team of revenue controllership professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
Review large and complex revenue contracts and technical accounting memorandum documentation to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Provide guidance and support to business teams and FP&A partners during contract negotiations, assessing revenue recognition impacts and risks.
Review and approve monthly and quarterly audit sign-offs, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
Oversee monthly revenue reporting and analytics, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of revenue numbers.
Support month-end close activities and resolve revenue-related issues in a timely manner.
Identify and review opportunities to enhance bookings reporting, revenue analytics, and related financial insights.
Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the revenue controllership function.
What you must have to be considered
Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Strong experience in revenue controllership, revenue recognition, and technical accounting.
Experience reviewing complex revenue contracts and accounting documentation.
Proven people leadership experience managing and developing teams.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with business and FP&A teams.
Experience supporting audits, month-end close activities, and financial reporting processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
A strong sense of ownership, commitment to quality, and focus on delivering meaningful business outcomes.
These will help you succeed
Experience working in a large global organization.
Knowledge of bookings reporting and financial analytics.
Process improvement and automation experience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams.
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.
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
Información adicional de empleo
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