Revenue Advisory Lead

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

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 Revenue Advisory Lead is responsible for executing and supporting the revenue accounting function for the US and Canada entities, including revenue recognition, close activities, analysis, controls, and audit support. Reporting to the Revenue Controller, this role combines strong operational execution with developing technical accounting capability and cross-functional business partnership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is a plus
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with direct exposure to revenue recognition
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 and US GAAP, with the ability to apply standards to moderately complex transactions
• Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and hands-on experience in control documentation or testing
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail; proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems required
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage cross-functionally and translate accounting concepts for non-finance audiences
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and competing priorities independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project accounting, percentage-of-completion accounting, multiple performance obligation arrangements, or other complex ASC 606 environments preferred
• Experience supporting or contributing to audit processes, including preparation of workpapers and documentation

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of revenue accounting processes, including POC calculations, revenue journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close deliverables
• Perform detailed revenue analysis and variance reporting; proactively identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks and bring findings to the Revenue Controller with context and recommended next steps
• Prepare and organize audit support and technical documentation for all revenue-related audit requests, serving as a key contributor during audit cycles
• Support the preparation of revenue reporting deliverables for internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with business teams on revenue-related questions, applying sound judgment to align commercial activity with appropriate accounting treatment
• Actively contribute to the maintenance and improvement of revenue processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracy
• Execute control monitoring, testing, and documentation activities for revenue processes and support remediation efforts
• Assist in the research and documentation of technical accounting positions under ASC 606 as needed
• Support ad hoc revenue projects, analysis, and policy documentation

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 on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

What This Job Offers

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