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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company serves world‑leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is founder‑led, profitable, and growing, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world.

This role is home‑based in EMEA time zones, with the option to work from our London office. It will report to the Global Head of Accounting.

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 on order‑to‑cash matters.

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About Canonical

Canonical 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. Most colleagues at Canonical work from home, and we recruit on a global basis, setting a very high standard for people joining the company.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.

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