Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

About Us

PPHC is a global strategic communications platform providing clients with a fully integrated and comprehensive range of services including government relations, public affairs, and corporate communications, research and analytics, digital advocacy campaigning, and compliance support. Our companies combined work with 1,500 plus clients, including companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations, the Group is active in all major sectors of the economy, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, technology, telecoms and transportation.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting will lead all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function, including client invoicing, collections, and revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP. This role ensures the accurate and efficient processing of client invoices, collections from clients and adherence to internal controls as they relate to Revenue Recognition while maintaining strict compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. As a key contributor to the broader accounting team, you will drive success by optimizing financial processes, enhancing internal controls, and implementing scalable best practices.

As a Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting, you will:

Team Supervision, Revenue Accounting and AR Operations:

• Provide direction and support to team members, promoting development and maintaining a collaborative work environment.
• Manage the invoicing process to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to agreed-upon terms and internal standards.
• Address and resolve complex billing issues, pricing discrepancies, and system-related errors, coordinating with internal teams as needed.
• Oversee the application of customer payments across various methods, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, investigate and resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, and variances.
• Support the Sr Manager, Tax & Treasury, perform routine reconciliations between cash receipts, bank records, and AR balances.
• Maintain ownership of key customer accounts, driving collection efforts and monitoring account performance.
• Escalate significant collection or credit concerns with appropriate recommendations to Sr. Director, Accounting Operations.
• Lead the resolution of deductions, returns, chargebacks, and other disputes.
• Work cross-functionally to validate claims, gather required documentation, and ensure timely closure.
• Track and analyze recurring issues related to deductions and disputes, maintaining detailed records.
• Support activities related to customer setup, credit assessments, and account maintenance.
• Ensure customer data and documentation are accurate and properly maintained.

Financial Reporting:

• Evaluate aging data, payment patterns, and dispute activity to proactively manage collection risks.
• Monitor compliance with credit limits and payment terms, identifying potential risks.
• Oversee AR-related components of the close process, including reconciliations, agings, and write-offs.
• Preparing journal entries as appropriate for review by Sr Director, Accounting Operations.
• Prepare supporting schedules, analyses, and documentation for reporting and audit purposes.
• Act as a point of contact for audit activities relating to revenue recognition and accounts receivable, ensuring documentation is complete and processes are compliant.
• Monitor internal controls and identify any gaps, unusual activity, or potential risks requiring escalation.
• Drive initiatives to improve processes related to billing, collections, and dispute management.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools, KPIs, and dashboards to track performance and inform decision-making.
• Support enhancements to systems, automation efforts, and process improvements within the AR function.

To be successful, you will need:

• Experience with external auditors as it relates to audit evidence
• Proven track record of excellent customer service and leadership over junior teams;
• Solid understanding of impact of day-to-day accounting operations related to revenue recognition, billing, collections, deferred revenue, accounts receivable and cash collections
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606
• 5+ years experience in similar Financial Operations role focused on revenue accounting
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and ethics, and maintain highest standards of confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
• Dependability and reliability
• Be able to adjust to flexible work schedules
• A “Can – Do” Attitude

We prefer that you have:

• CPA preferred
• Big 4 Audit or similar experience
• US Public Company Experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Excel

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO policy of 21 days per year for all full-time employees
• Competitive yearly bonus structure based on performance
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families with opportunity to enroll in HSA
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts and Commuting accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long term disability, and short term disability coverage
• Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

This role is open to other states in which we currently operate. The posted salary range applies to candidates based in Washington, DC. Compensation for candidates in other locations may vary based on geographic differentials.

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PPHC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.