Senior Manager Revenue Accounting

Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamThe Revenue Recognition Team drives accuracy and transparency around revenue recognition to ensure consistent financial reporting. We're a dynamic group of accounting professionals who continue to strive for professional excellence and career growth while maintaining a culture of work-life balance. Our team is excited to continue to be a pivotal contributor to projects geared toward automation and accounting for new entities.About the RoleBecome a member of the Workday’s Revenue Accounting Team.  We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager level leader that will be responsible for standing up and running our revenue accounting/operations team in India. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with an entrepreneurial mindset who is also excited and energetic about joining a transformative team.Main Job Tasks and ResponsibilitiesHire the right talent to set-up our India revenue accounting/operations teamManage the day-to-day accounting activities and mentor junior team members of the revenue accounting/operations teamCollaborate with broader team on completing month-end close activities and accurate reporting of key revenue dataSupport the broader team with the preparation of technical accounting positions and supporting data studiesParticipation in projects as neededIdentify opportunities for process transformation and drive automationPartner with order-to-cash cross functional teams (Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, Sales Ops, Finance, and/or AR) to ensure all fully executed agreements are properly booked and recognized in our systems to ensure accuracy in quarterly metricsReview revenue agreements in connection with deal review processAbout YouBasic Qualifications8+ years related experience in Revenue Accounting / Operations4+ years in People Leadership / Managerial roleDegree in Accounting/Finance or other related field of studyCPAOther QualificationsExperience with SaaS/Technology industry preferredA highly productive self-starter with very strong work ethicStrong accountability and detail oriented; prepares accurate and timely work productAbility to work independently and thrive, and be a team playerStrong interpersonal, communication and messaging skillsAbility to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environmentCapable of moving between a variety of roles with ease with working with cross functional teamsUnderstanding of global quote-to-cash business processes and best practicesExperience with Robotic Process AutomationAdvanced skills in Excel, Salesforce, Apttus, and experience using WorkdayOur Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!