Revenue Accounting & Systems Lead

Canonical; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical, a leader in open source software, seeks a Revenue Accounting Manager to drive IFRS/ASC 606 compliance, automate revenue processes, and lead a growing team. The role collaborates with product, sales operations, legal, and FP&A to simplify contracts and ensure accurate revenue reporting.

Remote-friendly, with potential London office options, the role emphasizes scalable controls, timely close, and clear communication with external auditors. Strong SaaS revenue experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA, CA or equivalent with IFRS experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong IFRS 15 knowledge and SaaS revenue experience.
• Leadership experience and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A to design standard contracts.
• Drive process improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycle.
• Assess revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new products.
• Lead and mentor revenue accounting and systems accounting staff.
• Support month-end revenue close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Maintain internal controls over revenue transactions and reporting.
• Draft accounting memos on significant revenue policy matters.
• Coordinate with external auditors on order-to-cash matters.

Skills

Revenue recognition

IFRS 15/ASC 606

Leadership

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit & controls

Analytical mindset

Education

CPA, CA or equivalent

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

CPQ

ERP systems

Job description

Canonical, a leader in open source software, seeks a Revenue Accounting Manager to drive IFRS/ASC 606 compliance, automate revenue processes, and lead a growing team. The role collaborates with product, sales operations, legal, and FP&A to simplify contracts and ensure accurate revenue reporting.

Remote-friendly, with potential London office options, the role emphasizes scalable controls, timely close, and clear communication with external auditors. Strong SaaS revenue experience is preferred.