Senior Accountant, Global Business Services - Revenue

This role is a hybrid position
Some roles require an office while others may be done remotely. This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Boston, Santa Barbara or Seattle office locations.

As Senior Accountant, Global Business Services - Revenue, this role will oversee the outsourced revenue process. This includes leading centralization and transition efforts of regional processes to the GBS team. It also includes analyzing & reporting of revenue and collaborating closely with members of FP&A and the business. The right person will be able to assist with initiatives and drive towards meeting close deliverables and project milestones. With a heavy focus on revenue globalization and standardization, we are seeking someone with the innate curiosity to explore automation and drive efficiencies. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting.   

What You’ll Do

• Maintain general ledger accounts through journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis within FloQast as part of month end close activities.

• Perform first level review on tasks completed by the GBS team as part of the monthly close process.

• Collaborate with FP&A and lead monthly revenue meetings, such as contra revenue analysis for AMPAC and EMEA.

• Collaborate with the AR team and perform deduction review and approval, as needed.

• Responsible for certain quarterly activities (invoice testing, cut off testing, etc).

• Perform review and determine impacts of new and amended revenue contracts.

• Collaborate cross functionally with FP&A, Technical Accounting, and other business partners to determine accounting impacts of business events, and to ensure proper accuracy and timeliness of billings, revenue recognition, and claim approval.

• Analyze balance sheet and income statement trends to provide business insights.

• Manage audit requests from internal and external auditors and maintain a professional and collegial relationship with auditors.

• Build and Scale Processes: Design and implement end-to-end improvements to support a centralized Global Business Services (GBS) model, ensuring alignment with business needs and scalability for growth.

• Project Leadership: Oversee the transition of revenue activities to the GBS model, including SOP development, knowledge transfer, and change management.

• Process Improvement: Drive adoption of automation tools, AI, ERP enhancements, and workflow technologies to optimize processes and improve operations.

• Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, audit, and local statutory requirements.

• KPI Development & Monitoring: Define and monitor KPIs to track performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Partner with cross-functional teams to align processes and drive improvements.

• Outsourced Team Management: Partner with our outsourcing provider to ensure an efficient, high-performing team.

What You’ll Need

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in retail or wholesale environment (SAP S4/HANA and Zuora experience preferred) or 3+ years of Big 4 experience.

• Experience and/or desire to leverage automation tools (such as Alteryx and RPA) and analytic tools (such as Tableau).

• Project management and process improvement skills and experience working with cross functional teams. 

• Flexibility to operate and pivot in a changing and evolving environment.

• Ownership for areas of responsibility, proactive, self-motivated.

• A strong desire to learn and grow personally and professionally.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Self-starter.  Intense attention to detail and the ability to prioritize.

• High level of ethics and integrity.

• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret accounting guidance and data.

• Problem solving and organizational skills.

Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.

Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.

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The base pay range for this role based off geographic location is:

The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate’s geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience. We apply geographic pay differentials based on the cost of labor in the market.  Employees in high-cost locations may be compensated at the upper end of the range, while those in medium or low cost markets may be compensated at the lower end of  the range. Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. 

Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting

• An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required

• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually

• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition

• Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance

• Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being

• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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