Revenue Principal

Itron • Raleigh, WA

15d • $96,000 - $184,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Itron is looking for a Revenue Principal with strong technical revenue accounting knowledge. If you are a Revenue Principal, Revenue Manager, or revenue subject matter expert interested in a strategic and influential role within a global technology leader supporting the utilities and energy sector, Itron, Inc. has an outstanding opportunity. We are a U.S.-based public company with complex, multi-element arrangements—including hardware, software, professional services, SaaS, managed services, extended warranties, and maintenance. This role can be based in Liberty Lake, WA; Austin, TX; or Raleigh, NC, and offers the chance to join an energetic and creative management team that values innovation, collaboration, and a customer-centered mindset. As a key member of our Revenue and Cost of Sales Accounting team, you will own complex revenue recognition activities under ASC 606 and play a critical role in strengthening our global revenue processes. You will lead reviews of complex contracts and ASC 606 models, while contributing to a high-performing, inclusive, and agile team.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership, delegation, and prioritization skills with experience in large teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities with high accountability.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
• Adaptability and agility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, especially ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance.
• Ability to improve processes and independently address complex issues.
• Proficient in Excel.
• 7+ years of accounting experience with complex revenue recognition.
• Applied understanding of ASC 606 and hands-on revenue recognition experience.
• Experience working with distributed teams across multiple locations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting (big four preferred).
• CPA preferred.
• FP&A experience.
• Experience with Oracle, Alteryx, Power BI, Power Automate, or AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret customer contracts to identify terms and conditions impacting revenue recognition.
• Develop and maintain ASC 606 revenue recognition models with a focus on consistency, accuracy, and innovation.
• Perform detailed quality reviews of ASC 606 journal entries.
• Ensure timely, accountable execution of monthly and quarterly revenue close activities.
• Manage SOX compliance for revenue recognition-related controls.
• Maintain accurate forecasts of revenue recognition adjustments while analyzing, interpreting and clearly explaining forecast-to-actual variances to stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits with professionalism and clear documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Deal Desk and while building strong working relationships across Finance and non‑Finance teams, including Sales, Legal, and Operations.
• Apply ASC 606 technical accounting guidance to company-specific revenue scenarios.
• Partner with Deal Desk on contract, amendment, and SOW reviews to ensure GAAP and company policy alignment.
• Identify, articulate, and document complex revenue accounting matters for stakeholders and auditors.
• Mentor and support revenue team members across multiple locations.

Benefits

• This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

What This Job Offers

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