Revenue Principal

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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.

Duties & 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.

Required Skills & Experience

- 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience

- Public accounting (big four preferred).

- CPA preferred.

- FP&A experience.

- Experience with Oracle, Alteryx, Power BI, Power Automate, or AI tools.

Benefits Info

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!

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $96,000-$184,000 annually. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com