BRIM Finance, Revenue Accounting & Reporting Engineer

Your New Role: 
The SAP BRIM (Billing and Revenue Innovation Management) Finance Revenue Accounting and Reporting Operations and Project Manager plays a critical role in managing both the operational stability and project implementations related to revenue accounting and reporting in the SAP BRIM system. This position bridges finance and technology, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition standards, accurate financial reporting, and alignment with overall business objectives. 

Your role supports the on-going operations of the following SAP applications:  

SAP BRIM Run / Operate 

SAP S4 Order to Cash Run / Operate 

This role ensures the on-going operations in both SAP instances execute properly, perform regular maintenance activities, support different revenue recognition models like time based, event based POBs etc., and support the FI integration with RAR. 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 

• Lead projects related to the implementation of new features or enhancements in the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting module. This includes defining project scope, creating detailed project plans, allocating resources, and managing timelines. 

• Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders to gather requirements for new revenue accounting functionalities or enhancements. Translate these requirements into functional specifications for the technical teams. 

• Oversee the implementation of system enhancements, such as new revenue recognition rules, changes in business models (e.g., subscription-based services), or regulatory updates. Ensure that customizations align with business and regulatory requirements. 

• Coordinate rigorous testing of new functionalities or changes in the revenue accounting system. This includes unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the new processes work as intended and do not disrupt existing operations. Prepare necessary testing documentation for promoting changes across SAP landscape 

• Ensure that all new revenue recognition processes are thoroughly tested to comply with accounting standards. Validate that revenue is recognized and reported accurately and that the financial statements are correct. 

• Identify potential risks in revenue accounting projects, such as regulatory changes, data integrity issues, or system downtime, and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure that risks are managed proactively, particularly during critical periods such as month-end or year-end closing. 

• Lead change management efforts for system enhancements, ensuring that finance teams and other users are adequately trained on any changes in the revenue recognition and reporting processes. Communicate changes clearly to all stakeholders and ensure proper documentation. 

• Manage relationships with external vendors or consultants involved in the revenue accounting process. This may include third-party applications used for tax, compliance, or financial reporting. 

• Ensure that external consultants and vendors deliver on time, within scope, and according to the agreed quality standards, especially when implementing new solutions or enhancements. 

• Lead projects focused on ensuring compliance with new revenue accounting standards or regulatory changes. This includes updating SAP BRIM RAR configurations and implementing new processes to meet changing legal requirements. 

• Plan and manage the upgrade of SAP BRIM Finance components, particularly the Revenue Accounting and Reporting module. Ensure that new patches or upgrades are implemented with minimal disruption to ongoing operations and that all necessary stakeholders are informed and involved in the upgrade process. 

• Documentation and Training: Maintain thorough documentation related to the invoicing processes, configurations, and customizations. Ensure that business users are trained on any new features or processes introduced in the system.   

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS 

• Work with teams responsible for other SAP BRIM modules, such as Convergent Invoicing  to ensure seamless data flow between contracts, billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition. 

• Ensure that revenue accounting processes meet the audit and compliance requirements. Provide auditors with the necessary data and reports to validate financial statements and revenue recognition practices. 

• Collaborate with data analytics and reporting teams to ensure that accurate revenue data is available for strategic decision-making, financial analysis, and forecasting. 

• Continuously look for opportunities to improve revenue recognition and reporting processes. This may involve automation, reducing manual interventions, or streamlining reporting workflows. 

• Keep updated with the latest industry best practices in revenue accounting and reporting. Implement these practices where applicable to improve efficiency and compliance. 

Qualifications & Experiences: 

• 2+ years of prior experience in a related field (media, entertainment, business development or streaming services industry experience a plus) 

• 4+ years of hands-on implementation or operations experience with SAP FI-RAR solutions 

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills 

• 5-7 years of transactional processing and operational assurance experience 

• Undergraduate degree required in computer science, mathematics or business sciences 

• Expert user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to prepare all documents, presentations, graphs, briefings, and worksheets 

• A passion for accuracy and translating insights into a compelling narrative; able to maintain a balance between the details and the larger picture 

• Excellent written and verbal communication 

• Superb relationship building skills 

• Work collaboratively w/small teams 

• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently  

Not Required but preferred experience: 

• Graduate degree preferred not required in computer science, mathematics or business sciences 

• Post-graduate work experience in a related field (entertainment or entertainment) 

• Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.) 

• Familiarity with streaming and similar products/services  

• Experience working in a national or global company 

• Some visualization tool knowledge would be helpful (i.e. Tableau, Power BI) 

• Comfortable in working in highly iterative and somewhat unstructured environment