Revenue Accounting Manager - Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuite

Revenue Accounting Manager - Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuite 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.

We are hiring a Revenue Accounting Manager to drive revenue recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting. The ideal candidate has a passion for systems accounting and expertise in IFRS 15 / ASC 606.

We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes. This lead will work across teams to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct.

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 controls 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

An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path

CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience

A detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services

Leadership or management responsibility

A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

Experience of 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

A passion for technology and a 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

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.

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