Revenue Accounting Manager

Revenue Accounting Manager - Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuite Join to apply for the Revenue Accounting Manager - Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuite role at Canonical . Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing. We are hiring a Revenue Accounting Manager , ideally a candidate with a passion for systems accounting, to drive revenue recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting. In our finance function we aspire to set the industry pace for speed and accuracy of reporting. We aim to achieve this by driving our product pricing and terms, contracting, sales processes and systems into alignment. We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606 to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes. Key responsibilities: Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal and FP&A teams to design standard contracts Drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end‑to‑end automation of the revenue life cycle Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy Review and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non‑standard contracts and new products Lead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionals Assist in month‑end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis and other reporting Develop and maintain effective internal over‑revenue transactions and reporting Research and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy matters Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order‑to‑cash Valued Skills And Experience: An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience Detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services Leadership or management responsibility Track record of going above and beyond expectations Experience in software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high‑growth environment Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories – NetSuite and Salesforce preferred Experience in a multi‑country, multi‑currency, operations and tax environment Professional written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility and accountability Thoughtfulness and self‑motivation Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long Additional, Optional Skills We Value: Public company reporting and revenue accounting experience Software implementation, integration and user acceptance Software engineering qualification or experience Passion for technology and desire to work with motivated colleagues MBA or other relevant business degree What we offer colleagues: Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting, Auditing and Finance Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr