Revenue Accounting Manager

Posted:
5/28/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
San Jose, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting ⋅ Sales & Account Management

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

This person will join a cohesive team whose environment thrives on collaboration across geographies and departments within the broader Quote-to-Cash team of a publicly-traded software company with $5.0B+ in annual revenues. Responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing software license, hardware, and services contracts and determining the most appropriate revenue accounting per relevant authoritative literature (e.g. ASC 606, ASC 842) and internal revenue recognition policies
  • Preparing contract memos highlighting key arrangement components and the five steps required for revenue recognition under ASC 606
  • Preparing analytical reports pertaining to revenue-related accounts on a recurring and ad hoc basis
  • Participating in quarterly reviews and annual audits conducted by internal and external auditors, including SOX 404 requirements
  • Performing quarter-end close activities, including posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and executing daily revenue transactions to ensure revenue is properly captured in the financial system
  • Contributing to or driving special projects as needed

Position Requirements:

  • 5-6 years of industry and/or public accounting (Big 4) experience
  • High degree of ethics; meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and related guidance
  • BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to gather and evaluate information and formulate conclusions
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with cross functional team
  • Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Experience with SAP
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 842
  • Ability and desire to use AI and other tools to improve processes

The annual salary range for California is $126,000 to $234,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Cadence Design Systems

Website: https://www.cadence.com/

Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1988

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Semiconductor ⋅ Software