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.Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, the company pioneers global distributed collaboration and offers largely remote roles, with teams meeting two to four times a year in interesting locations to align on strategy and execution.The RoleWe are looking for an exceptional Revenue Accountant with IFRS 15 experience to help us ready the business for public market scrutiny through our planned IPO.The right candidate will have domain expertise and a passion for IFRS 15 or ASC 606.This role may be office-based in London or remote in EMEA time zones.ResponsibilitiesAssist in the month-end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information.Take full responsibility for a part of the revenue recognition process relevant to your strengths.Assist with the year-end audit process and statutory reporting.Support the finance team's wider plans to prepare for an IPO.Improve the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor compliance.Share knowledge between team members to ensure coverage when needed.Actively develop your own skills to stay current on applicable standards and regulations.Establish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the finance team.QualificationsExceptional academic track record and subsequent career performance.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.).IFRS 15/ASC 606 revenue recognition experience.Experience at a large public-accounting firm or public multinational corporate accounting department preferred.NetSuite or similar ERP experience a plus.Willingness to travel up to four times per year.BenefitsDistributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.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 CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.As the publisher of 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, cultivating a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.Equal Opportunity EmployerCanonical is an equal-opportunity employer.We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products.Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.#J-*****-Ljbffr