Revenue Accounting Operations Anaylst II
Lexington, KY - USA
Job Summary
Senior Analyst Revenue Accounting Operations
Mimecast is a leading cybersecurity company transforming the way businesses manage and mitigate human risk. Its AI-powered API-enabled connected human risk platform is purpose-built to protect organizations from the spectrum of cyber threats. Integrating cutting-edge technology with human-centric pathways our platform enhances visibility and provides strategic insight.
More than 42000 businesses worldwide trust Mimecast to help them keep ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape. Founded in 2003 we serve over 42000 customers across more than 100 countries securing 27 million end users worldwide. Mimecast is headquartered in London with our North American HQ in Lexington MA.
About the Role
As a senior member of the North America Finance team this individual will serve as a subject matter expert within Revenue Accounting Operations providing guidance on order-to-cash processes contract review and revenue recognition for our SaaS business. This role partners closely with Revenue Accounting Controllership Sales and Service Delivery to ensure orders and contracts are accurately reflected in our financial systems and comply with company policy and US GAAP (ASC 606). The Senior Analyst will also mentor junior analysts lead process improvement initiatives and support month-end quarter-end and year-end close and audit activities.
What Youll Do:
- Operate as a strategic business partner to the Sales organization to facilitate accurate timely order approval.
- Review order-related documentation (contracts customer purchase orders professional services proposals etc.) in a timely manner to ensure all required documentation is accurate compliant with Mimecast policies and reflected properly within our financial systems.
- Perform revenue Accounting close activities during month-end quarter-end and year-end close including preparation of and support for reconciliations schedules and revenue reporting.
- Lead resolution of complex cross-functional discrepancies involving Sales Deal Desk and Service Delivery including root-cause analysis and scalable solutions.
- Manage and prioritize workload across NetSuite and Salesforce balancing individual casework with oversight responsibilities.
- Contribute to process and control improvements that increase efficiency accuracy and scalability of the revenue cycle.
- Provide technical guidance training and review of work products for junior analysts on the team.
- Support internal and external audit requests including preparation of supporting documentation and walkthroughs of process and controls.
- Respond to and resolve escalated Accounts Receivable inquiries regarding invoices billing and account updates.
- Contribute to and help maintain policy and procedure documentation for revenue order management and month-end close processes.
- Apply AI and agentic tooling to core revenue workflows contract abstraction and review account reconciliations audit and PBC preparation and accounting research.
- Build AI fluency across the Revenue Accounting Operations team defining what good looks like what is safe and what still requires professional judgment.
What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field required.
- 5 years of experience in Revenue Accounting Operations Order Management or a comparable accounting/finance role.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP with specific experience applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.
- NetSuite Salesforce or comparable ERP/CRM systems experience.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables lookups and financial/reporting analysis.
- Experience supporting SOX compliance internal controls or internal/external audits preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives and mentor or provide technical guidance to junior team members.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment in navigating complex or ambiguous accounting scenarios.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently manage multiple complex priorities and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated success partnering cross-functionally.
- Proactive application of AI to all possible scenarios where efficiency or effectiveness can be optimized.
Join our Finance team to accelerate your career journey. You will
be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements. Mimecast offers formal and on-the-job learning opportunities maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!
Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week because working together in person:
- Fosters a culture of collaboration communication performance and learning
- Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
- Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
- Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!
The base salary range for this position is $84000 to $126000 plus benefits. This range represents the minimum and maximum new hire compensation for this role. The position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits in accordance with company policy and local regulations. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location with individual compensation also dependent on factors such as qualifications experience and skills. Final offers will reflect these considerations and may vary accordingly.
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Belonging at Mimecast
Cybersecurity is a community effort. Thats why were committed to building an inclusive diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone unless theyre a cybercriminal of course.
Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and wed encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.
We consider everyone equally: your race age religion sexual orientation gender identity ability marital status nationality or any other protected characteristic wont affect your application.
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.