Key Responsibilities- Prepare quarter-end reporting packages in support of audit committee deliverables and the earnings close process.
- Validate data flowing from source systems (SAP, NGA, Incorta, CPM/Pricebook) to ensure accuracy at the product and customer reporting level.
- Generate reports and ad hoc analyses to support senior management and business unit finance teams.
- Perform exception reporting and data quality reviews; investigate and prepare corrections and reclass entries as needed.
- Participate in UAT for system enhancements and new releases across SAP, CPM (Pricebook), Incorta, and NGA product reporting - documenting test cases, logging issues, and validating fixes.
- Prepare product-level reclass and allocation correction files to maintain reporting integrity.
- Support the integration of acquired companies, including master data setup (customer and product) and conversion of acquired order data into Cadence reporting processes.
- Partner with quote-to-cash finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve reporting discrepancies and support new business model requirements.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within the technology industry.
- Strong proficiency in Excel - comfortable with pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, data manipulation, and building structured workbooks
- Hands-on experience with SAP; familiarity with finance data extraction and reporting workflows.
- Experience participating in or supporting UAT cycles for financial systems (SAP, CPM/Pricebook, Incorta, or NGA a strong plus).
- Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail and comfort working with large data sets.
- Clear and effective communicator - able to translate data findings for both finance and non-finance audiences across levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work under tight quarter-end deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications- Working knowledge of revenue accounting principles (ASC 606 / software revenue recognition concepts a plus).
- Familiarity with Incorta, NGA product reporting, or CPM/Pricebook platforms.
- CPA or MBA is a plus but not required.
- Experience supporting acquisition integrations from a finance reporting perspective.
What We OfferA collaborative, fast-paced finance environment where your analytical contributions directly support executive decision-making. You'll gain broad exposure to Cadence's systems landscape, work alongside experienced finance and systems teams, and play a meaningful role in the ongoing evolution of our reporting infrastructure.
The annual salary range for California is $88,200 to $163,800. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
