Revenue Accounting Manager (Software Industry)

TL;DR

Revenue Accounting Manager (Software Industry): Driving revenue recognition processes and reporting with an accent on IFRS 15 compliance and automation. Focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance contract review and revenue accounting practices.

Location: Home based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in London office.

Company

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to design standard contracts.
• Drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycle.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionals.
• Assist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Research and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition matters.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order-to-cash.

Requirements

• 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.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events.