Revenue Controller

Thornton Tomasetti; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) retirement savings with Company matching

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Revenue Controller to oversee the full revenue cycle for the US and Canada. This role requires managing revenue recognition and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while leading a team and driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in accounting or finance, a relevant degree, and familiarity with ASC 606. The compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with a solid understanding of revenue recognition.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring direct reports.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue recognition for the US and Canada region.
• Lead revenue analysis and trend reporting.
• Supervise and develop the Revenue Advisory Lead.

Skills

Revenue recognition

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients’ ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

The Role

The Revenue Controller oversees the full revenue cycle for the US and Canada entities, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely revenue recognition and reporting in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies. This role carries meaningful ownership over revenue accounting methodology, internal controls, and cross‑functional partnerships, while also playing an active role in driving process improvements and supporting the broader finance organization. Reporting to the Regional Controller, the Revenue Controller operates with a strong degree of independence and brings both technical depth and sound business judgment to complex revenue matters.

What You’ll Do

• Own revenue recognition for the US and Canada region, including accounting methodology, key judgments, and ongoing compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606) and internal policies
• Lead revenue analysis and trend reporting; proactively identify and investigate anomalies, conduct root cause analysis, and communicate findings to finance leadership
• Supervise and develop the Revenue Advisory Lead, providing day‑to‑day guidance, coaching, and performance support
• Partner closely with business on revenue‑related topics to influence business decisions
• Own revenue‑related audit deliverables and play key role in external audits on revenue topics, including preparation of technical accounting positions where needed
• Improve and maintain the internal controls framework over revenue processes, including documentation and remediation of control gaps
• Collaborate with regional counterparts to align revenue recognition practices and policies across the organization
• Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives across the revenue cycle, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Support the development and consistent application of revenue accounting policies across the business

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with solid technical grounding in revenue recognition
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 and US GAAP; ability to independently research and document technical accounting positions
• Experience in complex revenue environments involving multiple performance obligations, project accounting, subscription models, or other ASC 606 judgment areas preferred
• Proven experience managing or mentoring direct reports
• Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and hands‑on experience in control design or documentation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for finance and non‑finance audiences
• Effective communicator and cross‑functional collaborator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
• Self‑motivated and able to manage competing priorities with a high degree of ownership

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $120,000 – $150,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401(k) retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.