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Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Why Ciena:

• We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work and potentially, part-time work.
• We believe an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees.
• We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs.
• We are committed to employee development, offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities.
• We know that financial security is important. We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs, RSU’s (job level specific) and an employee share option purchase program.
• We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable. We offer unlimited paid time off!
• Great work deserves recognition. We have a robust recognition program, with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance.

How You Will Contribute:

Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Accounting, as an Analyst Revenue Accounting, you will be responsible for the reconciliation and analysis of a variety of customer revenue and expense accounts against the business plan/forecast pertaining to above the line activities.

• You will be accountable for margin forecasting and analysis as well as first line support for revenue recognition and contract review.
• You’ll manage the completion of day-to-day transaction driven activities while maintaining current revenue recognition files (white papers), communications with external auditors and other internal groups.
• You will be responsible for creating efficient processes in retrieving data from Oracle, Seibel and OBIEE.

• You will support the broader Finance team with various schedules and will be an integral contributor to the creation and roll-up of the yearly business plan and quarterly forecast.
• You’ll regularly build detailed spreadsheets and conduct ad hoc analysis, including the analysis of revenue and COGS actual results.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• Initiative – You’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
• Agility – you are readily able to manage competing and ever-changing priorities.

• Communication expertise – you have the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and buy in.
• The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
• Attention to detail – you know the importance of data integrity and strive to ensure accuracy in all aspects of your work.
• A commitment to learning – you’re always looking for new ways to improve/streamline processes and facilitate reporting.

The Must Haves:

• Minimum Bachelor’s in Accounting coupled with experience in accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Revenue Management Software/RevStream

Assets:

• Certified Professional Accountant designation
• Cost Accounting Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Direct Exposure to Revenue Recognition Rules and Regulations
  
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

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