Global Revenue Controller

Overview

Inizio seeks a seasoned Revenue Recognition Leader to head the global Revenue function within GFS. You will own policies, controls, and global processes for revenue recognition, guiding complex arrangements and liaising with Legal and Operations. The role oversees close cycles, forecasting support, and SOX controls while driving standardisation and automation across finance. You will lead the ongoing transition of revenue accounting into GFS through 2027 and support acquisitions. This role offers high-impact work shaping pricing, growth, and global finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global Revenue function with a focus on performance and transformation
• Own revenue recognition policies, processes, and controls aligned to GAAP/IFRS
• Provide technical guidance on complex customer arrangements in collaboration with Legal
• Manage month-end and quarter-end close, and support revenue forecasting with FP&A
• Drive standardisation and automation across Revenue processes and finance technologies
• Oversee remaining transition of revenue accounting activities into GFS through 2027
• Maintain SLAs, KPIs, and performance reporting to improve service delivery
• Oversee SOX readiness and revenue-related audit requirements
• Provide thought leadership on revenue implications of new pricing models and services
• Lead, develop, and manage the Revenue team, promoting a high-performance culture
• Collaborate with Group Finance, IT and stakeholders on due diligence and transition for acquisitions
• Keep up-to-date technical accounting knowledge and monitor changes impacting revenue policies

Key requirements

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years leading a Revenue function
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline; CPA, MBA or equivalent preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS 15 and ASC 606
• Experience leading a mature Shared Services or GBS operation
• Solid understanding of internal controls and SOX requirements
• Experience with global process ownership and transformation/tech initiatives
• Experience with major finance/ERP systems; Oracle PPM, FinancialForce/Certinia or Maconomy advantageous
• Proven track record of leading and developing global teams
• Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders
• Open to occasional travel

• collaborative mindset
• commercially minded
• strong communication
• IFRS 15
• ASC 606
• SOX controls

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