Revenue Controller (Project Accounting)

Vaco; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Revenue Controller to lead the project accounting function within a rapidly growing engineering and architecture firm. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineering and project management leaders, ensuring accuracy in project tracking and compliance with revenue recognition standards. You will drive process improvements and build strong relationships with operational leaders to enhance business performance. With a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to influence meaningful changes in accounting processes, this role is perfect for a driven professional looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Expertise in project accounting and revenue recognition standards (ASC 606).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project tracking and ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards.
• Lead and develop the project accounting team while optimizing profitability.

Skills

Project Accounting

Revenue Recognition Standards (ASC 606)

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Project-based Accounting Systems

Job description

This range is provided by Vaco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Senior Director at Vaco, Executive Search/Recruiting ([e-mail])

Revenue Controller - Project Accounting

Employer Overview: Join a rapidly growing engineering and architecture firm in a high-impact leadership role within the project accounting function. This opportunity offers direct visibility to executive leadership, a competitive compensation package, 401(k) match, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to drive meaningful improvements in accounting processes.

Role Summary: As the Revenue Controller, you will take ownership of the project accounting function, collaborating closely with engineering and project management leaders to oversee project tracking, apply revenue recognition standards (ASC 606), monitor billing accuracy, and optimize profitability. You will also lead the project accounting team, drive process enhancements, and build robust relationships with operational leaders to influence business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams for accurate project tracking.
• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards, including ASC 606 and percentage of completion accounting.
• Analyze and drive strategies to optimize project profitability.
• Oversee billing processes to maintain accuracy.
• Lead and develop the project accounting team.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements.
• Build strong relationships with operational leadership to enhance business performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Expertise in project accounting and revenue recognition standards (ASC 606).
• Proficiency with project-based accounting systems.
• CPA or CMA designation is preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and developing accounting teams.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated career stability and progression.

Determining compensation for this (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco notes the salary range for the role as follows: $100-120k. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Note - seeking Atlanta-based talent for this opportunity.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing