Inhabit, a unique collective of tech-forward PropTech companies serving the residential, commercial, and short-term rental industries, is hiring a skilled Revenue Accountant in Knoxville, Tennessee — responsible for all accounting operational functions, managing the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX, overseeing revenue recognition analysis, coordinating external audits, and assessing accounting and internal control systems for a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS business.
About Inhabit — Tech-Forward PropTech Collective
Business Model: Unique collective of tech-forward companies serving the residential, commercial, and short-term rental industries with best-in-class software solutions
Mission: Empowering property managers, investors, and communities through innovative PropTech products — with property managers at the centre of everything they build
Backing: Private equity-backed organisation with credit facility management — a financially robust, high-growth environment for senior accounting professionals
Work Style: Hybrid — Monday through Thursday in-office at Knoxville, TN with Friday remote work flexibility built into the standard schedule
Reports To: Controller of Shared Services — a direct, high-visibility reporting line with immediate access to senior finance leadership
Why This Revenue Accountant Role in Knoxville, TN Stands Out
SaaS Revenue Recognition: Gain deep expertise in SaaS revenue recognition under US GAAP — one of the most technically complex and highest-value accounting specialisations in the US job market
SOX Authority: Design and implement SOX financial reporting controls — building a critical compliance credential that commands top compensation across accounting and finance careers
PE-Backed Growth: Work at a private equity-backed PropTech company with ambitious growth plans — offering accelerated career development and meaningful financial leadership exposure
Big 4 Valued: Big 4 public accounting background is preferred — making this a natural next step for experienced public accountants ready to move into a high-impact industry role in Tennessee
Position Overview
Inhabit in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a technically strong, detail-oriented Revenue Accountant to manage and direct the company’s financial reporting, revenue recognition, internal controls, and compliance activities. You will review and analyse contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition under US GAAP, prepare and reconcile monthly revenue reports and account balances, provide technical accounting guidance on accounting standards, design and implement SOX-compliant financial controls, coordinate with external auditors, and partner with management and operational teams to drive continuous financial improvement across a fast-growing, multi-entity SaaS PropTech business. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position reporting directly to the Controller of Shared Services in Knoxville, TN.
Why This Role Matters: As Revenue Accountant at Inhabit Knoxville, you own the revenue recognition function for a PE-backed PropTech SaaS collective — one of the most technically demanding and high-value accounting specialisations in the US technology sector, design and implement SOX financial reporting controls that protect the integrity and reliability of financial statements across multiple Inhabit entities and business lines, apply your Big 4 accounting background or deep industry experience to complex multi-institutional SaaS revenue accounting challenges in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, build a standout Tennessee accounting career at a tech-forward company that empowers property managers across the residential and short-term rental industries with innovative software solutions, and collaborate directly with senior finance leadership and operations partners in a high-visibility, controller-reporting role that offers genuine impact, professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package in Knoxville, TN.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Recognition & Contract Analysis
- Review, analyse, and interpret customer contracts and agreements to determine the appropriate revenue recognition treatment — ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and applicable technical accounting standards including ASC 606
- Prepare and reconcile comprehensive monthly revenue reports and account balances — providing detailed, actionable analyses of revenue variances that support informed management decision-making across Inhabit’s SaaS business lines
- Provide expert technical accounting guidance and well-documented research on revenue recognition policies — monitoring evolving accounting standards and assessing their application to Inhabit’s financial reporting requirements
- Develop and maintain revenue recognition policies, memos, and technical accounting documentation that clearly articulate Inhabit’s revenue accounting positions for internal, external, and audit purposes
SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
- Assess, design, and implement robust financial reporting controls in full accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements — ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and reliability of Inhabit’s financial reporting across all entities
- Develop and execute control testing procedures as required by SOX compliance standards — documenting results, identifying control deficiencies, and coordinating remediation actions with the finance and operations teams
- Monitor and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls — proactively identifying control gaps, process risks, and improvement opportunities across Inhabit’s financial operations
- Partner with management to strengthen the internal control environment — embedding a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and compliance across the organisation’s shared services finance function
External Audit Coordination & Financial Reporting
- Oversee and coordinate all periodic external audit activities — serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring audit requests are fulfilled accurately, completely, and within agreed timelines
- Assist in the preparation of comprehensive audit schedules, supporting data, and detailed financial information packages — enabling smooth, efficient external audit processes with minimal disruption to business operations
- Manage and direct the company’s financial reporting activities — including the accumulation, consolidation, and preparation of internal and external financial statements that meet US GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Support the accelerated financial close process — applying strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls to ensure timely, accurate period-end close activities across Inhabit’s multi-institutional structure
Finance Initiatives & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Research, plan, and execute strategic finance initiatives including software and systems implementations, process improvements, and other departmental or company-wide financial transformation projects as required
- Work closely with management teams and operational partners to facilitate continual improvement across company-wide financial operations — acting as a trusted finance business partner to drive practical, sustainable solutions
- Potentially manage a remote accounting team — providing leadership, direction, and development support to team members working across different locations within Inhabit’s growing multi-company structure
- Contribute to private equity reporting requirements and credit facility management activities — supporting the financial information needs of Inhabit’s PE backers and lending partners with accurate, timely financial data
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution — this is a firm educational requirement for the Revenue Accountant role at Inhabit Knoxville, Tennessee
- CPA licence is strongly preferred — candidates with active CPA certification will be given priority consideration for this technically demanding revenue accounting and SOX compliance role
- MBA or Master of Accounting (MAAC) is an additional preferred qualification that will further strengthen a candidate’s application for this senior accounting position
Experience Requirements
- 4 or more years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience — with multi-institutional knowledge and demonstrated growth in technical accounting complexity and responsibility over time
- Minimum 4 years of experience working within a SOX-compliant organisation — with direct, documented involvement in internal control assessment, design, implementation, and testing activities
- Big 4 public accounting experience is strongly preferred — bringing the technical rigour, audit methodology, and GAAP depth that makes a genuine difference in this revenue accounting and compliance role
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP — particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition standards — combined with experience managing accelerated financial close processes in a complex, multi-entity SaaS or technology environment
- Experience working in a SaaS business is preferred — understanding the unique revenue recognition challenges, subscription billing models, and multi-element arrangement accounting typical of software-as-a-service companies
- Self-starter with high ethical standards, strong personal accountability, and the ability to manage competing priorities with urgency and practicality in a fast-paced, team-oriented finance environment
- Collaborative mindset with a positive professional attitude — able to function as a genuine partner to both the operations team and the finance leadership while exhibiting integrity, reliability, and leadership at all times
About Inhabit
Inhabit operates a unique collective of tech-forward companies dedicated to serving the residential, commercial, and short-term rental industries with best-in-class software solutions. Founded on the belief that property managers are central to the success of rental markets, Inhabit builds and delivers technology products that empower property managers, their investors, and communities to operate more efficiently and effectively. Inhabit is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with all federal, state, and local employment laws — committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where all team members can thrive and contribute their best work.
Career Excellence: Join Inhabit in Knoxville, Tennessee as Revenue Accountant — where your US GAAP expertise, SOX skills, and CPA credentials directly strengthen the financial foundation of a growing PropTech SaaS collective serving property managers and communities across the United States.
Benefits & Total Rewards
- Competitive Salary: Full-time salaried, exempt compensation package commensurate with experience, CPA credentials, and the technical demands of this revenue accounting leadership role
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans — plus Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for both employee and dependent care
- Critical Illness & Accident Coverage: Additional financial protection for unexpected critical illness or accident events — providing peace of mind beyond standard health insurance coverage
- Retirement Savings 401(k): Retirement savings plan with discretionary company match — supporting your long-term financial security with Inhabit’s contribution alongside your own savings
- Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid $25,000 life insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time: Generous paid holidays, paid vacation leave, and paid volunteer time — supporting work-life balance and community engagement at Inhabit
- Employee Assistance Program: Comprehensive EAP support for mental health, financial counselling, and personal wellbeing for all Inhabit team members
- Hybrid Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday in-office at Knoxville, TN with remote working on Fridays — providing flexibility while maintaining a collaborative team culture
Who Should Apply?
- Big 4 Alumni Ready for Industry: With 4+ years public accounting experience, CPA licence, and deep US GAAP knowledge seeking a high-impact industry Revenue Accountant role in Knoxville, TN
- SaaS Revenue Recognition Specialists: With hands-on ASC 606 experience, SOX compliance background, and multi-entity accounting experience in a fast-growing technology or PropTech SaaS company
- SOX-Experienced Finance Professionals: With 4+ years in SOX-compliant organisations — including internal control design, testing, and remediation — seeking a Knoxville Tennessee accounting leadership role
- CPA-Certified Senior Accountants: With progressive revenue accounting, financial reporting, and external audit coordination experience looking to advance at a PE-backed PropTech SaaS collective
- Private Equity Environment Accountants: With PE reporting or credit facility exposure and strong GAAP technical accounting skills seeking a comprehensive revenue accounting role with full benefits in Tennessee
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