Zuora Consultant

Contact Details:

1.Saravanan Ganesan

Email: Saravanan.ganesan@peer-consulting.com

Cell: (732) 802-7358

Job Title: Zuora Consultant

Location: Fremont, CA (Remote)

Duration: 12 Months

Years of Experience: 10 Yrs.

Required Hours/Week: 40hrs./Week

Job Description:

• A Zuora Revenue Implementation Consultant plays a pivotal role in deploying and optimizing Zuora's revenue recognition solutions for organizations.
• This position bridges the gap between a company's financial operations and technical teams, ensuring that revenue processes align with business objectives and comply with accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Implementation:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and configuration of the Zuora Revenue system to meet revenue recognition needs under standards like ASC 606.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into effective Zuora Revenue configurations.
• Configure and customize the Zuora platform to support complex revenue scenarios, including revenue grouping, recognition rules, and contract amendments.

System Management and Support:

• Manage and maintain the Zuora Revenue system, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve revenue-related issues, working closely with technical teams as needed.
• Provide training and support to end-users to ensure effective utilization of the system. citeturn0search

Integration and Data Management:

• Support technical integrations with CRM (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) and ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Workday) systems.
• Manage data migration, mapping, and validation processes to ensure seamless system integration.

Testing and Compliance:

• Conduct system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate configurations and customizations.
• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards and internal controls.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Certification in Zuora Revenue is mandatory.

Professional Experience:

• 8 of experience in implementing and configuring Zuora Revenue solutions.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition standards (e.g., ASC 606, IFRS 15).
• Experience in managing end-to-end implementation projects, including requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in configuring Zuora Revenue functionalities, including revenue grouping, performance obligation setup, standalone selling price setup, and contract modifications.
• Familiarity with data integration tools and techniques, including ETL processes and APIs.
• Experience with CRM and ERP systems integration.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting certification such as CPA is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with other Zuora modules like Zuora Billing, Zuora Collect, or Zuora CPQ.
• Background in industries with complex revenue recognition requirements, such as SaaS or telecommunications.

This role is integral to ensuring that organizations can effectively implement and utilize Zuora Revenue solutions, leading to improved financial accuracy and compliance with revenue recognition standards.