Revenue Accounting Manager

Canonical

Remote

Full Time

Posted April 1, 2026

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Job Description

The Revenue Accounting Manager at Canonical is responsible for overseeing revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS 15, and driving automation and accuracy in financial reporting across teams, with a focus on SaaS and software services. The role involves leadership, system improvements, and collaboration to support the company's growth and transparency in revenue reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design standard contracts and drive process improvements in revenue systems.
Automate revenue recognition processes and configure related systems for end-to-end automation.
Review and evaluate revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new products.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of revenue and systems accounting professionals.
Assist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations and fluctuation analysis.
Develop and maintain internal controls over revenue transactions and reporting.
Research and prepare accounting memos on revenue recognition and related policies.
Liaise with external auditors on order-to-cash and revenue recognition matters.

Requirements

A professional qualification in accounting such as CPA, CA, or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience
An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path
A detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services
Leadership or management responsibility experience
A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
Experience of software licensing, subscription, and services revenue accounting and operations
Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment
Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ, and other relevant software categories, with NetSuite and Salesforce preferred
Experience in a multi-country, multi-currency operations and tax environment
Professional written and spoken English skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
Result-oriented approach with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks long