Revenue Accounting Manager

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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are a founder‑led, profitable, and growing company with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. 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 across the organization. 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 Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative 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. 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. 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr