Revenue Accountant

Join to apply for the Revenue Accountant role at CanonicalCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing.The role of a Revenue Accountant at CanonicalIf you are passionate about the technology industry and want to work for a company that aligns with your interests, we might be the place for you Canonical, and our world‑class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world. Come and work with exceptional people and advance your career in FinanceOur Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team. We are looking for bright, motivated people who have a passion for making a difference. You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas and truly contribute to a highly productive team.We are looking for an exceptional Accountant with IFRS‑15 experience to help us ready the business for public market scrutiny through our planned IPO. The right candidate will have domain expertise and a passion for IFRS‑15 or ASC 606.Location: This role may be office based in London, or Remote in EMEA Time Zones.What your day will look likeAssist in the month‑end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate informationHave full responsibility for a part of the revenue recognition process relevant to your strengthsAssist with the year‑end audit process and statutory reportingSupport the finance team's wider plans to prepare for an IPOImprove the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor complianceShare knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when neededActively develop your own skills to ensure current knowledge of applicable standards and regulationsEstablish strong relationships with key colleagues outside the wider finance teamWhat we are looking for in youExceptional academic track record and subsequent career performanceBachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalentQualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.)IFRS 15/ASC 606 revenue recognition experienceExperience at a large public accounting firm, or public multinational corporate accounting department preferredNetSuite or similar systems experience a plusWillingness to travel up to four times per yearWhat we offer colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2 000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionAccounting / Auditing and FinanceIndustriesSoftware Development#J-18808-Ljbffr