Revenue Recognition and Receivables COE

Requisition ID:  17239
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60606

Pay Type:  Salary
Position type:  Full-time / Salary
Estimated Wage Range $83,000 - $157,100/Annually

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers

Description: 

Join Amrize as a Revenue Recognition and Receivables COE and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

 

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Revenue Recognition & Receivables COE Lead is responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously enhancing the enterprise-wide framework for revenue recognition and order-to-cash processes. This includes billing, credit, collections, cash application, and associated internal controls. This role ensures consistent application of ASC 606, standardized contract structures, disciplined contract modification governance, and robust receivables processes across all business units. The COE Lead serves as the central coordination point for internal controls and audit activities, partnering closely with Commercial Sales, Commercial Finance, Shared Services, Segment CFOs, Internal Audit, Controls, and the Corporate Controller to ensure processes are compliant, accurate, efficient, and scalable.

 

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Revenue Recognition Governance & Policy Leadership
    • Own and maintain enterprise-wide revenue recognition policies, including:
      • ASC 606 application across all revenue streams
      • Contract and performance obligation identification
      • Transaction price determination and SSP allocation
      • Timing of revenue recognition
      • Variable consideration (including rebates and discounts)
      • Extended warranty deferrals
      • Contract modification governance
      • Pricing validation
      • Quantity validation (e.g., scale tickets, batch tickets, delivery confirmations)
      • Ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies across all segments.
    • Lead governance processes for:
      • Standardized contract templates
      • Price list management
      • Approval workflows for discounts, pricing overrides, and contract changes
  • Internal Controls & Audit Coordination
    • Collaborate with the following groups:
      • Internal Audit
      • External Audit
      • SOX/ICFR stakeholders
      • Partner with Controls SOX/ICFR teams to maintain and enhance the Revenue Recognition & Receivables Risk Control Matrix.
  • Work alongside the Controls SOX/ICFR teams to ensure controls are:
    • Effectively designed
    • Consistently executed
    • Adequately documented
  • Lead remediation efforts for control deficiencies and audit findings.
  • Provide guidance and training to control owners across the organization.
  • Standardization & Process Excellence
  • Develop and deploy standardized templates, SOPs, and toolkits for:
    • Contract review and modification approvals
    • Billing accuracy and controls
    • Credit evaluation and approvals
    • Collections and dispute management
    • Cash application
    • Rebate and discount calculations
    • AR aging and bad debt analysis
    • Revenue cut-off and close procedures
    • Revenue recognition models (e.g., percentage of completion)
  • Partner with Shared Services to centralize and streamline transactional activities.
  • Drive harmonization of processes across business units.
  • Lead continuous improvement and best practice sharing initiatives.
  • Receivables Governance & Working Capital Oversight
  • Oversee enterprise-wide receivables processes, including:
    • Billing, credit, collections, and cash application
    • AR reconciliations and write-off approvals
  • Ensure consistent application of:
    • Credit policies
    • Dispute resolution workflows
    • Aging review procedures
    • Bad debt reserve methodologies
    • Partner with FP&A and Corporate Accounting to support working capital reporting and forecasting.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement. Act as the central point of alignment across:
    • Commercial Sales and Finance
    • Shared Services
    • Plant Controllers and Segment CFOs
    • Corporate Controller and Finance Policy Committee
    • Internal and External Audit
  • Facilitate cross-segment forums to ensure consistent policy interpretation and execution.
  • Support integration of acquisitions into revenue recognition and receivables frameworks.
  • Training & Capability Building
  • Design and deliver training programs for:
    • Commercial Sales and Finance teams
    • Shared Services (billing, credit, collections, cash application)
    • Corporate and segment finance teams
  • Ensure clear understanding of:
    • ASC 606 requirements
    • Contract structuring and pricing governance
    • Documentation standards
    • Receivables controls and expectations
    • Revenue close processes
  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Accounting, Finance, or related field

Required Work Experience:

  • 8+ years of experience in revenue accounting, order-to-cash, or commercial finance
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and receivables processes
  • Experience with SOX/ICFR and audit coordination
  • Proven ability to influence across business units and functions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in manufacturing, construction, or building materials
  • Mix of industry and Big 4 experience
  • Experience with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, AX/D365, Salesforce)
  • Experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives
  • Preferred: CPA or equivalent certification

Travel Requirements: 10%

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Governance and controls orientation
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills
  • Ability to standardize processes in decentralized environments
  • Deep expertise in revenue recognition and receivables
  • Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
  • Collaborative, enterprise mindset
  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day

 

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!   

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.  Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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