Revenue Operations COE Manager - Galway, Ireland - Avaya

    Avaya
    Avaya Galway, Ireland

    2 weeks ago

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    About the Opportunity

    This role is for a Revenue Accounting Team Manager within the Revenue Operations Department. As Avaya is working through a finance and digital transformation process, this role will focus on building, developing & leading a Centre of Excellence team whereby all members will aim to become subject matter experts and support various workstreams. This is a full-time position which will allow the successful candidate to develop, learn new skills and lead change in a dynamic environment.

    About the Responsibilities

    • Managing the growth & development of the CoE team.
    • Support senior management in the recruitment and interview process to build a successful Centre of Excellence team.
    • Monitor team workload for efficiencies where achievable and work consistently towards a streamlined team output with a main goal of shortening the quarter end close period.
    • Create and measure KPI's for each team member individually and the team as a whole.
    • Provide regular feedback sessions with the Team & perform Annual Reviews as well as set goals & objectives in line with Company Objectives
    • Create a positive working atmosphere through a supportive and motivational management approach.
    • Ensure that the appropriate support is provided to the various Workstream owners.
    • Work with the SAP RAR Module to support ASC 606 Accounting.
    • Maintain controls over Revenue Account reconciliation activities including monitoring & evaluation of any reconciling items being reported at period ending.
    • Ensuring adequate reconciliation and proper support of balances exists.
    • Focus on SOX controls and in particular IT related controls for new systems, processes and business models
    • Ability to manage/support complex projects under tight deadlines.
    • Preparation and presentation of training material.
    • Internal & External Audit support for multiple countries.
    • Support Digital Transformation in the Revenue Area.
    • Ad-hoc support or reporting requests from Senior Management.

    About You

    • Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or CPA) +5 PQE.
    • Highly organised, self-motivated, team player with excellent ability to diplomatically challenge existing structures and support transformation.
    • Feels comfortable presenting formally and informally information to senior management.
    • Comfortable within a changing environment, enthusiastic and energetic.
    • Strong knowledge of control frameworks and best in class processes
    • Experience in leading teams and mentoring and motivating staff.
    • US GAAP knowledge desirable with a focus on ASC606
    • Experience of using an ERP system preferably SAP
    • Strong Excel required / Comfortable in dealing with large volumes of data/Strong Data Analytical skills
    • Automation experience desirable
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with a diverse group (executives, managers and subject matter experts)