Thornton Tomasetti

Revenue Controller

Thornton Tomasetti$1K — $500K+*
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with strong technical knowledge of revenue recognition
  • In-depth understanding of ASC 606 and US GAAP with ability to independently research
  • Experience in complex revenue environments with multiple performance obligations or subscription models preferred
  • Proven expertise in managing or mentoring direct reports
  • Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and hands-on control design experience
  • Strong analytical abilities to translate complex data into clear insights
  • Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Own revenue recognition for the US and Canada region, ensuring compliance with US GAAP
  • Lead revenue analysis and trend reporting, identifying and investigating anomalies
  • Supervise and develop the Revenue Advisory Lead, providing guidance and support
  • Partner closely with the business on revenue topics to influence decisions
  • Manage revenue-related audit deliverables and participate in external audits
  • Improve and maintain the internal controls framework over revenue processes
  • Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives across the revenue cycle

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)
  • 401k retirement savings with Company matching
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs
Full Job Description
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 is expected to operate with a strong degree of independence and bring 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 $1,000 - $800,000 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

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
  • 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)
  • 401k 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

About Thornton Tomasetti

Thornton Tomasetti is an engineering and design firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the construction industry. The company's services include structural engineering, façade engineering, sustainability consulting, and more. Thornton Tomasetti is committed to providing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, and has worked on some of the world's most iconic buildings. The company was founded in 1956 and is based in New York, NY.
Learn more about Thornton Tomasetti
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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