Project Accounting Controller

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

1d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Project Accounting Controller oversees the full revenue cycle for Thornton Tomasetti’s US and Canada entities, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely revenue recognition and reporting under US GAAP and internal policies. The role owns revenue accounting methodology, internal controls, and cross-functional partnerships, and drives process improvements in support of the broader finance organization. Reporting to the Regional Controller, the role operates with a high degree of independence and requires technical expertise and sound business judgment on complex revenue matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with solid technical grounding in revenue recognition.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 and US GAAP, with the ability to independently research and document technical accounting positions.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring direct reports.
• Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and hands-on experience in control design or documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for finance and non-finance audiences.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, including comfort engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage competing priorities with a high degree of ownership.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Experience in complex revenue environments involving multiple performance obligations, project accounting, subscription models, or other ASC 606 judgment areas.

Responsibilities

• 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; identify and investigate anomalies, conduct root cause analysis, and communicate findings to finance leadership.
• Supervise and develop the Revenue Advisory Lead through day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance support.
• Partner with the business on revenue-related topics to influence business decisions.
• Own revenue-related audit deliverables and play a key role in external audits on revenue topics, including preparing technical accounting positions when 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, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Support the development and consistent application of revenue accounting policies across the business.

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, and volunteer time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter transit benefits where available.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior