Accounting Director of Revenue

Resource Innovations is seeking an Accounting Director of Revenue to join our growing team. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated an Accounting Director of Revenue with a strong background in revenue recognition and project-based accounting to join our dynamic team. As an Accounting Director of Revenue, you will manage the revenue recognition and accounting processes associated with project-based contracts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic oversight for project accounting and financial reporting. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, legal, and senior management, to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition and reporting for complex projects. 

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Revenue Recognition & Compliance:
• Oversee the accounting for revenue recognition in compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ASC 606, IFRS 15) and ensure the company’s financial statements accurately reflect the performance of contracts and projects.
• Ensure proper classification of revenues, unbilled receivables, and deferred revenues for each project.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
• Prepare and review detailed financial reports on project revenues, profitability, and costs to ensure accurate financial performance tracking.
• Project Accounting Oversight:
• Oversee the work of the project accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all project-related accounting tasks.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for revenue-related inquiries from other departments, including operations, legal, and sales teams.
• Internal Controls & Audit Support:
• Establish and maintain internal controls over revenue recognition processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support annual audits and ensure compliance with accounting regulations and best practices.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate revenue recognition processes, improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the project accounting team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and ensure the ongoing professional development of team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• Experience:
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in revenue accounting, project accounting, or financial reporting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606, IFRS 15) and related accounting standards.
• Experience managing a team of accountants, ideally in a project-based or contract-driven business environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and accounting software.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and revenue recognition for project-based industries.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Preferred skills, education and experience

• Education:
• CPA or equivalent professional certification (preferred).
• MBA or relevant advanced degree (preferred).

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

The compensation range for this exempt position is $109,118 - $190,000. The stated range is based on a good faith estimate of the compensation range for the duties, responsibilities and skills / experience required for the position. Starting pay will be dependent on experience and internal equity. This range may be exceeded for well-qualified candidates, especially with industry experience.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.