About us @Symphony

We’ve spent the last 10 years building the financial markets largest, most trusted communication network. Over 500 market participants across the buy-side, sell-side, securities servicing, and beyond. Over half a million users from trading desks to operations and custody teams interacting securely and in real-time on Symphony.

But that was only chapter one. We’re now using our technology foundation to accelerate far beyond secure collaboration to become the standard connective layer that enables more efficient and automated workflows across the industry to bring the future to financial markets.

The opportunity and our ambition are huge. But we need passionate, dedicated individuals to get there. At Symphony we work hard and fast. Our unique blend of technology and financial services makes it an environment you won't get elsewhere.

 

Role Description:

Symphony is seeking a highly motivated Billing and Revenue Senior Specialist to support our Finance/Accounting Department. In this role, you will report to the Assistant Controller and oversee daily billing and revenue operations, including contract reviews, invoicing, collections, account reconciliations, and supporting revenue reporting and analysis across all business units. The successful candidate will oversee our global billing and revenue accounting team, driving efficiency, accuracy, and ongoing process enhancements.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead Month-End Revenue Recognition: Oversee month-end processes, including revenue recognition, reporting, deferred revenue waterfall management, and ARR tracking across all business units.
• Ensure Compliance with ASC 606: Review sales arrangements in detail to confirm accurate revenue recognition, ensuring alignment with company policies and ASC 606 standards.
• Manage Full-Cycle Accounts Receivable: Oversee the end-to-end AR process, including billing, collections, revenue recognition, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Optimize Billing Operations: Lead and mentor the billing team, working closely to refine and improve current processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with various teams to streamline workflows, automate manual tasks, and strengthen controls in revenue recognition, billing, and collections.
• Support Audits & Ad-Hoc Projects: Assist with annual audits and contribute to various special projects as needed.
• Drive Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to scale operations in line with business growth.

 

Required Qualifications: 

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of U.S GAAP with a focus on revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• 4+ years AR Billing/ Revenue experience and strong accounting knowledge
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across different teams and manage priorities
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of GSuite and advanced excel skills (Pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
• ERP experience (Netsuite, Oracle,Sage,etc)
• Experience in Software or SaaS industries is a plus

 

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Plan
• Benefits and Perks vary based on location.

 

Benefits and Perks:

• Regional specific competitive benefits
• Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perk
• Many other fun and exciting benefits and activities!

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Symphony reserves the right of ownership for all unsolicited resumes submitted for this requisition and is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.