Revenue Accounting Manager - Contract

NETGEAR, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

San Jose, CA

Job Type

Contract

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Manage month-end and quarter-end close activities for global revenue, including accruals for revenue share and services, warranty lag analysis, returns reserves, and deferred revenue calculations.
• Prepare and reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as deferred revenue, accruals, and reserves to ensure accuracy and compliance with ASC 606.
• Validate system-generated revenue entries from Rev Engine, amortization tools, and waterfalls, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support internal and external audits, including SOX and PBC requirements, by preparing documentation and leading revenue-related audit responses.
• Lead Revenue Countdown activities, communicating status updates and timelines to cross-functional stakeholders during critical close cycles.
• Review customer and service provider contracts to assess revenue recognition implications, focusing on standalone selling price (SSP) analysis, carveouts, bundles, and allocation methodologies.
• Evaluate Principal vs. Agent considerations for complex transactions and maintain comprehensive supporting documentation for audit readiness.
• Analyze bundle structures and lag impacts to determine accurate revenue allocation outcomes across hardware, services, and support offerings.
• Track revenue share arrangements and ensure timely and precise accruals and reporting in alignment with contractual terms.
• Partner with Sales, PLM, Operations, IT, Legal, and regional teams to evaluate accounting implications of new product launches and evolving revenue streams.
• Support design and system configuration for new revenue models including subscriptions, professional services, and bundled offerings to ensure ASC 606 compliance.
• Identify risks in new revenue streams and recommend process or system solutions to mitigate accounting exposure.
• Develop and update revenue forecasts for channel marketing contra-revenue, service revenue, and bundled offerings, aligning with FP&A and Revenue Countdown requirements.
• Analyze actual vs. forecasted performance metrics such as shipments and returns, providing clear explanations for variances to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue accounting processes and implement automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
• Maintain and enhance documentation for all revenue accounting controls, procedures, and system configurations to support scalability and compliance.
• Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to ensure seamless integration between ERP systems and revenue recognition tools.
• Ensure accurate reporting and disclosures related to revenue for management and regulatory purposes.
• Work onsite three days per week at NETGEAR’s San Jose headquarters as part of a hybrid work model.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of combined experience in public accounting, revenue accounting, or related roles
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 including SSP, carveouts, bundles, deferrals, and Principal vs. Agent considerations
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Experience supporting new product launches or revenue stream implementation preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• 6-month contract with temp-to-hire potential
• Hybrid work model with 3 days onsite at San Jose HQ
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams on high-impact revenue initiatives
• Exposure to global revenue accounting processes and complex product launches

Skills & Technologies

Hybrid

Degree Required

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About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR, Inc. designs and markets networking hardware for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The product line includes Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems, switches, and network-attached storage. Founded in 1996 in California, the company focuses on reliable connectivity, security, and remote management. NETGEAR sells through retail, e-commerce, and direct channels worldwide, addressing home networking, ProAV, and small-to-medium business segments.

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