Chicago, IL | 4 days in the office, 1 day work from homeOur client is seeking a Revenue Recognition & Receivables Center of Excellence (COE) Lead to establish and drive enterprise-wide excellence across revenue accounting, billing, credit, collections, cash application, and internal controls. This highly visible role will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for ASC 606 while partnering with Finance, Sales, Shared Services, and Executive Leadership to standardize processes, strengthen controls, and improve working capital performance.ResponsibilitiesOwn enterprise-wide ASC 606 policies and ensure consistent application across all business unitsProvide oversight of contract structures, pricing governance, contract modifications, and revenue-related accounting judgmentsPartner with commercial and finance teams to support complex revenue arrangements and business initiativesServe as the primary liaison for Internal Audit, External Audit, and SOX/ICFR teamsMaintain and enhance revenue and receivables controls, ensuring compliance and operational effectivenessLead remediation efforts and continuous improvement initiatives related to audit findings and control enhancementsDevelop best practices, SOPs, and governance frameworks across billing, credit, collections, cash application, and revenue close activitiesPartner with Shared Services and business leaders to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency across the organizationSupport process transformation and system improvement initiativesProvide oversight of enterprise receivables management, including credit policies, collections strategy, dispute resolution, and bad debt governancePartner with FP&A and Accounting on working capital forecasting, reporting, and performance metricsCollaborate with Commercial Sales, Commercial Finance, Segment CFOs, Controllers, Shared Services, and Corporate LeadershipLead cross-functional initiatives, policy alignment efforts, and integration of acquired businessesDevelop training programs that strengthen revenue recognition and receivables capabilities across the organizationQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field8+ years of experience in revenue accounting, order-to-cash, commercial finance, or controllership functionsCPA or equivalent certificationExperience in manufacturing, building materials, industrial, or construction-related industriesERP experience (SAP, D365, Salesforce, or similar)Background in leading process improvement, transformation, or shared services initiativesStrong expertise in ASC 606 and receivables processesExperience with SOX, internal controls, and audit managementProven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across a complex organizationWhy This Role?This is an opportunity to build and shape a best-in-class Revenue Recognition & Receivables COE, influence enterprise-wide policy and process decisions, and partner directly with senior finance and business leaders to drive compliance, operational excellence, and business performance.#J-18808-Ljbffr