Specialist I - Technical Revenue Recognition

Overview

CrowdStrike is hiring a detail-oriented Specialist I in Revenue Accounting Operations, reporting to the Assistant Manager, to manage partner rebate programs and support revenue recognition and month-end close activities.

What you'll do

• Manage and execute end to end partner rebate programs, ensuring accurate and timely processing of rebate calculations and payments.
• Conduct regular audits of rebate calculations and payments to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and internal policies.
• Resolve discrepancies and handle disputes related to rebate calculations, collaborating with partners and internal stakeholders to drive timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for rebate processes, calculation methodologies, and program rules.
• Work closely with the Finance and Alliance teams to ensure proper financial reporting of rebate and contra revenue activity.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts including deferred revenue and other assigned accounts.
• Analyze data trends while preparing monthly and quarterly fluctuation analyses for revenue and deferred revenue accounts.
• Assist the accounting department with the preparation of financial reports and related schedules.
• Participate in the completion of internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and support calculations.
• Ensure all rebate accounting practices are compliant with ASC 606 and internal control frameworks.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation across all rebate and contra revenue processes.
• Identify and lead automation projects to streamline rebate processing, reconciliation, and reporting workflows.
• Proactively question existing processes and drive efficiencies through scalable solutions.
• Contribute to building best practices within the Revenue Operations function.
• Partner cross-functionally with Partner Relations, FP&A, and Accounting teams to align on program structures, forecasting, and close activities.
• Utilize AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

What you'll need

• Master's degree in accounting with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience.
• High-tech publicly traded company experience related to revenue recognition accounting under a SOX internal control environment.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606.
• In-depth understanding of GL accounting operations.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• A natural go-getter attitude, data-driven, detail-oriented, hands-on, with a sense of urgency and the ability to follow through and implement process improvements.
• Comfortable working in a US shift (5:00 PM – 2:00 AM IST) to collaborate with global teams.

Nice to have

• CA preferred.
• SaaS industry experience preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or another similar ERP system strongly desired.
• Experience with BI or automation tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Alteryx).
• Working knowledge and experience with automation and process improvement projects.

Details

• Location: Kharadi, Pune (Work from Office).
• Shift timing: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST.
• Strong communication skills are essential; the role interacts regularly with other departments.