Remote Cost Accounting & Systems Lead (IFRS)

Canonical; United States; À distance; USD 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Twice-yearly in-person team sprints

Learning & development budget of USD 2

Annual compensation review

Generous leave policy

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness platform

Résumé du poste

Canonical is hiring a Cost Accounting Manager to drive cost recognition processes, systems and reporting across the organization. The role collaborates with Information Systems, Legal, Business Services, FP&A and Commercial Business Systems to align costs and ensure accurate accounting for a fast-growing tech company.

This home-based role in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office, reports to the Global Financial Controller and leads a team focused on automation and

Qualifications

• CPA, ACCA or equivalent with IFRS experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• IFRS 16/IFRS18 experience for SaaS/services.
• Leadership or management responsibility.
• Experience managing cost accounting processes and operational expenses.
• Experience driving cost recognition and scalable accounting processes in a high-growth environment.
• Experience with ERP and operational finance systems, including procurement, expense management, and reporting platforms — NetSuite preferred.
• Proficient written and spoken English.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial Systems, Operations, Legal, and FP&A to design 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 reporting speed and accuracy.
• 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.

Connaissances

Cost accounting

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Automation systems accounting

NetSuite

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Outils

NetSuite

ERP systems

SQL / data analytics

Description du poste

Canonical is hiring a Cost Accounting Manager to drive cost recognition processes, systems and reporting across the organization. The role collaborates with Information Systems, Legal, Business Services, FP&A and Commercial Business Systems to align costs and ensure accurate accounting for a fast-growing tech company.

This home-based role in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office, reports to the Global Financial Controller and leads a team focused on automation and