Revenue Accounting and Billing Manager

About IP Infusion

IP Infusion is a global provider of open networking software that enables communications service providers, enterprises, and data center operators to build flexible, scalable, and cost-effective networks. Our OcNOS® network operating system supports a broad range of networking applications and hardware platforms.

IPI offers the opportunity to work with an international team on complex, high-impact technology and accounting matters in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Revenue Accounting and Billing Manager to oversee invoicing, renewals, and shipping documents and support the monthly and year-end financial close. The position will manage one India-based invoicing specialist (the “invoicing specialist”), who is responsible for preparing invoices, renewals, and shipping documents. The manager will provide direction, review, and oversight to ensure these activities are accurate, complete, properly supported, and completed on time.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of accounting experience, preferably including prior experience working as an external auditor. Experience with revenue accounting or financial reporting is also strongly preferred.

This position reports to the Director of Revenue and works closely with Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing, Renewals, and Shipping Documents

• Supervise the invoicing specialist, overseeing the invoicing, renewal, and shipping documentation processes.
• Review invoices, renewal documentation, and shipping documents for accuracy, completeness, contractual compliance, and required approvals.
• Ensure invoices and related documentation are prepared and issued on time.
• Prepare invoices, renewal documentation, or shipping documents when necessary.
• Manage customer renewals, including renewal schedules, contract terms, pricing, billing requirements, and coordination with Sales.

Financial Close, Revenue Accounting, and Audit Support

• Support the monthly and year-end financial close, including preparation and maintenance of:
• Deferred revenue schedules
• Backlog reports
• Monthly sales report
• Consolidated financial reports
• Account reconciliations
• Support revenue recognition analysis, including deferred revenue and contract-related accounting.
• Prepare schedules, revenue recognition memos, documentation, and responses for external audits.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to resolve billing, renewal, revenue, and reporting issues.

Process Improvement

• Establish and improve billing, renewal, reporting, and close procedures and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of billing and financial reporting processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Accounting and Audit Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Prior experience working as an external auditor, preferably with a public accounting firm, is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end financial close.
• Experience with revenue accounting, billing, invoicing, renewals, or order-to-cash processes.
• Experience preparing deferred revenue schedules, account reconciliations, and management reports.

Technical and Accounting Knowledge

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 preferred.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent accounting qualification preferred.

Professional Skills

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet strict close deadlines.