Revenue Accountant

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. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ 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.Our Finance team is growing, and we are looking for a bright, motivated Revenue Accountant with IFRS 15 experience to help us prepare for a public market IPO. The right candidate will have domain expertise and a passion for IFRS 15 or ASC 606.The role of a Revenue Accountant at CanonicalLocation: This role may be office‑based in London, or Remote in EMEA Time Zones.What your day will look likeAssist in the month‑end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate informationHave full responsibility for a part of the revenue recognition process relevant to your strengthsAssist with the year‑end audit process and statutory reportingSupport the finance team’s wider plans to prepare for an IPOImprove the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor complianceShare knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when neededActively develop your own skills to ensure current knowledge of applicable standards and regulationsEstablish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the wider finance teamWhat we are looking for in youExceptional academic track record and subsequent career performanceBachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalentQualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)IFRS 15/ASC 606 revenue recognition experienceExperience at a large public accounting firm or public multinational corporate accounting department preferredNetSuite or similar system experience a plusWillingness to travel up to four times per yearWhat we offer colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2 000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company eventsCanonical 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr