Senior Revenue Accountant

Lightspeed Commerce; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to enhance decision-making through data analysis. In this dynamic role, you'll lead projects focusing on data accuracy and automation, manage revenue recognition, and mentor junior team members. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a growing technology company, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the business. Join a vibrant team in a flexible hybrid environment, where you can thrive and grow your career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed to keep you happy and healthy.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Unlimited paid time off

Health insurance

Health and wellness benefits

Transit fee coverage

Paid leave for new parents

LinkedIn learning access

RSU program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of audit experience with a CPA title and CFE certification.
• Proficient in MS-Excel and possess strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to ensure accuracy of data and reporting across systems.
• Manage revenue recognition for software and hardware bundles.

Skills

Audit Background

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Mentoring Skills

Education

CPA Title

Passed CFE

Tools

MS-Excel

Salesforce

Looker

Job description

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We’re looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant to join our team in Montreal focusing on our transaction based revenue line!

In this role, reporting to the Manager, Revenue Accounting, you will contribute to enhancing our decision-making processes by analyzing and optimizing operational data. Your responsibilities will include leading projects that focus on the validity, accuracy, and automation of data across various systems and workflows. The ideal candidate for this role is a self-motivated individual with excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. If you're intrigued by the opportunity to expand your skills within a growing technology company, working in an exciting industry, then this position might be the right fit for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Dealing specifically with our Software & Hardware Revenue line, across all of LSPD product offerings.
• Carrying out meticulous walkthroughs and understanding the transaction flow in each revenue line.
• Responsible for maintaining/assimilating and building complex workbooks that are reconciled to our financials, including posting the monthly entries within our accounting system.
• Analyzing trends/issues and capable of explaining variances to management.
• Introducing controls & quality checks to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Conducting data quality analysis and system performance assessments across diverse systems (ERP, CRMs, billing systems, etc.).
• Leading projects and solving complex problems as the business adapts and changes its strategic direction depending on varying macros.
• Evaluating the quality of data within information systems and proposing solutions for enhancement.
• Executing tasks related to audits and engaging in a wide variety of analysis and accounting activities associated with month-end processes.
• Managing revenue recognition for software and hardware bundles, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while optimizing pricing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess financial impact and reporting accuracy.
• Assisting with training and mentoring less experienced team members.

What you need to bring:

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• 4+ years of Audit Background.
• Passed CFE (Common Final Exam) and obtained the CPA title.
• Extensive experience using MS-Excel.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of IFRS 15 and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) in English.
• Experience in mentoring junior levels.

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

• Experience working with Salesforce, Looker and other reporting tools.

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office);
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners).
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Health insurance.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Possibility for transit fees to be covered.
• Paid leave assistance for new parents.
• LinkedIn learning.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Who we are:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.