Principal, Accounting

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Itron is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead the North America (NAM) inventory and royalty cost‑of‑sales accounting functions. This role is accountable for maintaining a highly accurate control environment, ensuring SOX compliance, and upholding U.S. GAAP policies and procedures. As a leader in the organization, this position supports operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our customer‑centric, innovative, and collaborative culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Direct the daily operations of NAM inventory and royalty accounting, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and reporting.

* Provide clear work direction, project guidance, and coaching to team members to foster accountability, capability, and growth.

* Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in alignment with the global close calendar using Oracle ERP and EPM tools.

* Execute and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and corporate standards.

* Maintain a strong, well‑documented control environment with sound judgment, analytical rigor, and operational discipline.

* Stay current on U.S. GAAP developments related to inventory, costing, and royalties; proactively communicate impacts to stakeholders.

* Support quarterly reviews and annual audits, partnering with external auditors and providing complete, auditable documentation.

* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners to support business initiatives and deliver customer‑focused outcomes.

* Lead and contribute to continuous‑improvement and process‑automation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support digital transformation.

* Support preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10‑K and 10‑Q.

* Contribute to M&A accounting activities and other special projects as assigned.

* Mentor and develop accounting staff, promoting a culture of innovation, authenticity, agility, and collaboration.

Required Skills & Experience

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

* 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.

* Consistent commitment to ethical conduct, professional judgment, and integrity.

* Demonstrated experience with manufacturing processes, inventory costing, and royalty accounting.

* Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal‑control design.

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.

* Highly collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the agility to navigate evolving priorities in a dynamic environment.

* Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while delivering high‑quality, customer‑centric outcomes.

* Continuous‑improvement mindset with the ability to adopt new technologies and develop innovative accounting solutions that support transformation initiatives.

Preferred Skills & Experience

* CPA or equivalent professional certification.

* Experience with ERP and consolidation systems, especially Oracle EBS, subledger transactions, and EPM Cloud.

* Experience with complementary financial tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Power Automate, or Noetix Web Query.

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 $105,000-$192,000 annually. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

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