Cost Accounting Manager

jobr.pro; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

jobr.pro is hiring a Cost Accounting Manager to lead the development of cost review and recognition processes. This role is vital in ensuring accurate treatment of costs and will collaborate across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, expertise in IFRS, and experience with ERP systems like NetSuite. The position is home-based in EMEA with options for London office work and offers an annual personal learning budget.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record from reputable institutions.
• Experience with cost accounting processes and operational expenses.
• Detailed understanding of IFRS standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable cost management, allocation and reporting processes.
• Review cost recognition impacts and lead a team of professionals.
• Assist in month-end cost close and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Cost accounting expertise

IFRS knowledge

Leadership skills

ERP systems experience

Professional written and spoken English

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, ACCA or equivalent certification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, is hiring a Cost Accounting Manager.

We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in cost accounting and IFRS to build scalable cost review and cost recognition processes. This role will work across teams including Information Systems, Legal, Business Services, Financial Planning & Analysis and Commercial Business Systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting treatment of costs, vendor management and operational spend is accurate, consistent and highly automated.

Location

Home‑based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. Reports to the Global Financial Controller.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial Systems, Operations, Legal, and FP&A teams to design and maintain scalable cost management, allocation and reporting processes; drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end‑to‑end automation of the cost life cycle.
• Incorporate industry best practices, emerging technology and AI to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy.
• Review and evaluate the cost recognition impact of non‑standard expenses.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of cost accounting and systems accounting professionals.
• Assist in month‑end cost close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis and other reporting.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls over cost transactions and reporting.
• Research and write accounting memos on significant cost recognition and other related policy matters.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to purchase‑to‑pay.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements while identifying and managing cost accounting risks.

Valued skills and experience

• Outstanding academic record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience.
• Detailed understanding of IFRS 16, IFRS 18 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services.
• Leadership or management responsibility.
• Track record of exceeding expectations.
• Experience managing cost accounting processes and operational expenses.
• Experience driving cost recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high‑growth environment.
• Experience with ERP and operational finance systems, including procurement, expense management and reporting platforms – NetSuite 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.
• 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.