Senior Revenue Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW MRI Software is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a newly established global Revenue Recognition, Technical Accounting and Policy team. The role serves as a key reviewer of complex and non-standard customer arrangements across the group, supporting the consistent application of revenue-recognition policies and the accurate reporting of revenue globally. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Revenue recognition governance: Perform detailed reviews of customer contracts and commercial arrangements in accordance with the group's accounting policies. Take ownership of reviews involving significant judgement, novel terms, multiple revenue streams, complex amendments, bespoke pricing or other features requiring deeper technical analysis. Apply the revenue recognition framework across all revenue types, including SaaS, subscription, term licence, perpetual licence, maintenance, implementation, professional services, usage-based and partner arrangements. Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation for contract reviews, accounting conclusions, significant judgements and approvals. Calculate and document revenue accounting adjustments arising from contract reviews, accounting assessments or control activities, and support their accurate recording in the financial records. Perform detailed revenue analyses, reconciliations and data validation procedures to verify that approved accounting conclusions are accurately reflected in the financial records. Partner with Commercial, Legal, Sales Operations, Accounting and Finance Operations teams to obtain relevant information, resolve contract queries and implement approved accounting treatments. Support month-end revenue close activities, with particular focus on complex issues, unusual movements, reconciling items and potential accounting or billing errors. Monitor complex existing arrangements for changes in facts, terms or estimates that may require reassessment of the original revenue accounting conclusion. Act as a subject matter resource for revenue recognition enquiries from Accounting, Commercial, Sales Operations and Finance teams, providing guidance on established accounting policies and approved treatments. Identify recurring accounting issues and process, system or control gaps affecting revenue recognition, and recommend practical improvements to the Senior Manager and relevant teams. Escalate significant, novel or highly judgmental matters promptly to the Senior Manager, presenting the relevant facts, analysis and recommended treatment. Other: Contribute to revenue accounting guidance, templates, checklists and training materials to support consistent application of the group's revenue recognition framework. Support internal and external audit requests. Contribute to control enhancement, standardization, automation and continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen revenue-recognition processes and related controls. Support technical accounting assessments, research and implementation activities on matters outside revenue recognition as required. REQUIREMENTS Minimum: CPA or equivalent 6+ years of relevant accounting experience, including post-qualification experience, with exposure to a recurring-revenue environment. Understanding of accounting principles and revenue-recognition concepts. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies. Excellent written and verbal English, with the ability to explain technical conclusions clearly. Strong Excel and financial systems capability, with experience extracting, reconciling and analyzing large or complex datasets. Desirable: Experience in a multinational software or SaaS group. Experience leveraging AI and data analytics tools within accounting or finance processes. Knowledge of both IFRS and US GAAP, and exposure to local GAAP or statutory reporting. WHY JOIN US This is a unique opportunity to join MRI Software's Revenue, Technical Accounting & Policy team, partnering with the wider finance organization to support a growing global business. The Senior Revenue Accountant will play a key role in ensuring MRI Software’s revenue recognition is complete, whilst aligning with accounting policy.