Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Position : Manager, Revenue Recognition/Financial Planning & Analysis Location : San Diego, CADuration : 6 MonthsTotal Hours/week : 40.001st ShiftClient : Medical Devices CompanyLevel of Experience : Senior LevelEmployment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPTJob DescriptionClient is seeking a Manager of Revenue Recognition to support its MMS business. The Manager will play an integral role while working through complex revenue transactions, allocations, and accounting projects. The MMS business includes hardware and software products, as well as Professional Services and Post-contract Support. The Manager will partner with Contracting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Professional Services, and manage a team of 2 Senior Accountants. The candidate will develop strong technical accounting and communication skills as they effectively facilitate information flow between all business partners.The job is on-site Monday-Thursday and remote on Friday.Duties And ResponsibilitiesOwn contract review to ensure compliance with GAAP (ASC 606) and internal policies.Own month-end close procedures for the MMS business including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and other duties as necessary.Direct and review the work of team members, setting priorities to meet performance objectives.Identify process gaps and independently develop and implement solutions.Fulfillment of internal and external audit requests.Streamline and improve existing finance systems and processes to enable the business and finance function to scale.Own multiple Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including managing the internal and external audit.Develop and maintain relationships with internal team members and cross-functional teams.Respond to business partner inquiries and assist with ad-hoc projects.Analyze and review balance sheet accounts related to revenue and perform reconciliation and review procedures.Partner and collaborate with other FP&A and project management stakeholders on revenue accounting treatments.Skills & CredentialsOutstanding leadership ability.Attention to detail as well as big picture view.Commitment to accuracy and quality.Strong communication skills and analytical skills.Ability to prioritize and meet timelines under pressure.Be a team player.QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance.4-7 years of relevant working experience. Public accounting experience is a plus.Self-directed, able to work well and communicate effectively in a team environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.Team management experience.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Experience with ASC 606 and other related revenue accounting principles is a plus.Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP system) and Blackline accounting close software is a plus.CPA certificate is preferred.