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Revenue Accounting Manager - Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuite

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

A leadership role responsible for managing revenue recognition processes, systems, and reporting within a technology company, with a focus on automation, compliance with IFRS 15, and collaboration across various teams to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design standard contracts and drive revenue recognition processes
  • Improve and automate revenue lifecycle processes within systems like NetSuite
  • Evaluate the revenue impact of non-standard contracts and new products
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the revenue accounting and systems accounting team
  • Assist in month-end revenue close activities, including reconciliations and reporting
  • Maintain effective internal controls over revenue transactions and reporting
  • Research and prepare accounting memos on revenue recognition and policy matters
  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors on order-to-cash processes

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.
  • 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 with a personal drive to meet commitments.
  • Ability to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks long.

Benefits & Perks

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
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Additional benefits reflecting company values and fairness globally

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