Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

Position Summary:

Bloom Energy is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Sr Manager, Revenue Accounting to join our Finance team. This role is critical to support our global revenue recognition for product, installation, and service revenue streams, reviewing contracts, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, Excel-savvy, people manager with high-tech industry experience who is ready to roll up his/her sleeves, lead from the front, and build a best-in-class team from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the revenue accounting function at Shared Services center, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of product, install, and service revenues in accordance with ASC 606 and Company policy.
• Review and analyze customer contracts, identifying key terms that impact revenue recognition and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
• Review contracts to support deal negotiations and prepare and review contract checklists to provide revenue recognition guidance and ensure accuracy
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end revenue close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytics.
• Draft and review technical accounting checklists and support external auditors during audits.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to support SOX compliance and financial reporting integrity.
• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing, geographically distributed revenue accounting team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation of ERP and revenue tools.
• Support HQ in revenue forecasts and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (Chartered Accountant, MBA, CPA or equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Minimum 12 years of experience. BIG 4 experience is required.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including revenue recognition in the high-tech industry.
• Extensive knowledge of ASC 606 and experience with multi-element arrangements and contract modifications.
• Proven track record reviewing and interpreting contracts for revenue recognition purposes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage and interpret large data sets with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale teams, improve processes, and drive change in a high-growth environment.
• Collaborative and adaptable leader with a can-do attitude and willingness to dive into the details.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with revenue systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, RevPro, and Salesforce.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 public accounting background.
• Experience in a global company with exposure to international revenue practices.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and tools.
• SOX compliance efforts.
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Prior experience in energy or manufacturing sector companies is a plus.