Billing Analyst (German language skills)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Billing & Revenue Recognition Controller to
join our finance team. In this role, you will act as a critical bridge between our Sales operations
and Finance departments, ensuring that every contract is following our policies and standards,
every invoice is accurate, and every cent of revenue is recognized in strict accordance with
accounting standards.
You will have primary ownership over the German market, serving as the "gatekeeper" for
contract integrity and the driver of seamless billing cycles.
 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Gatekeeping & Sales Collaboration
● Review and approve incoming contracts and Sales Orders to ensure alignment with
company pricing policies and legal requirements.
● Act as the primary point of contact for the Sales team, providing guidance on contract
structuring to ensure "billability."
● Partner with the Revenue Controllership team to ensure everything within contracts is
correct and in accordance with policies.

2. Billing Operations (German Market)
● Manage the end-to-end billing cycle for our German customer base, ensuring local tax
(VAT) compliance and language requirements.
● Resolve billing discrepancies and manage credit memo processes efficiently.
● Maintain accurate customer master data within our ERP and CRM systems.

3. Revenue Recognition & Month-End Close
● Perform monthly revenue recognition procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS 15 /
ASC 606 standards.
● Prepare and post journal entries related to deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and
revenue adjustments.
● Reconcile revenue accounts and provide variance analysis.
● Execute critical Month-End Close activities to ensure financial accuracy and timeline
adherence.

● Run and manage SAP transactions specifically for - Deferred Revenue and Unbilled Revenue calculations,
 Intercompany (ICY) reconciliations and postings, Automated and manual Revenue Recognition runs.

● Perform comprehensive Account Reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the GLs.
4. Reporting & Systems Management
● Generate weekly and monthly reports on billing status, aging receivables, and
recognized revenue.
● Utilize and maintain data integrity across our core tech stack (SAP, Salesforce).
● Contribute to the optimization of billing workflows and system automation projects.