Ruth Ryan
About Ruth Ryan
Ruth Ryan serves as the Revenue Accounting Manager at Digital River, where she has worked since 2008 in Shannon, Ireland. She holds a Master’s Degree in International Business Management and has extensive experience in revenue accounting and team management.
Work at Digital River
Ruth Ryan has been employed at Digital River since 2008, serving as the Revenue Accounting Manager for 16 years in Shannon, Ireland. In this role, she manages the local Revenue Accounting Team and oversees various accounting functions. Her responsibilities include collaborating with Sales Teams and the Legal Department to define contracts, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and compliance with accounting standards.
Education and Expertise
Ruth Ryan holds multiple degrees in business and accounting. She studied at University College Dublin, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Commerce with German from 1991 to 1995. She then pursued a Master’s Degree in International Business Management at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School from 1996 to 1997. Additionally, she achieved the status of Associate Chartered Management Accountant from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, completing her studies from 2001 to 2003.
Background
Ruth Ryan has built a career in accounting and finance, with a focus on revenue management. Her experience includes serving as a Senior Revenue Accountant prior to her current role, where she expanded the client base to include higher volume clients. This experience has contributed to her expertise in revenue recognition and team management within the accounting field.
Achievements
During her tenure at Digital River, Ruth Ryan has made significant contributions to the company's revenue accounting practices. She has successfully expanded the client base while serving as Senior Revenue Accountant and has taken on leadership responsibilities as Revenue Accounting Manager. Her collaboration with various departments has enhanced contract definitions and improved the overall efficiency of revenue management processes.