Revenue Accountant - Canonical

About the Role

Canonical is seeking an exceptional Revenue Accountant to join our growing Finance team. As we prepare for a planned IPO, you will play a critical role in driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with revenue recognition standards. This position offers the opportunity to work with a global, distributed team and advance your career in a high-growth, founder-led environment.

What You Will Do

• Reporting: Assist in the month-end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate financial information.
• Revenue Recognition: Take full responsibility for a portion of the revenue recognition process aligned with your strengths.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with year-end audits, statutory reporting, and monitor financial process compliance.
• IPO Readiness: Support the finance team's strategic initiatives to prepare the business for public market scrutiny.
• Collaboration: Establish strong relationships with cross-functional teams and share knowledge to ensure operational coverage.
• Professional Development: Actively develop your skills regarding current financial standards and regulations.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a qualified accountant status (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, etc.).
• Expertise: Proven experience with IFRS 15 or ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience: Strong background at a large public accounting firm or a public multinational corporate accounting department.
• Skills: Exceptional academic and career performance; NetSuite or similar systems experience is a plus.
• Mindset: Bright, motivated, and passionate about driving process improvements.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to four times per year for team sprints.

What We Offer

• Global Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience and performance, reviewed annually.
• Benefits: Performance-driven annual bonus or commission, plus local benefits tailored to your region.
• Growth: Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Work-Life Balance: Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints in interesting global locations.
• Support: Team Member Assistance Program, wellness platform, and travel perks including Priority Pass and long-haul upgrades.

About Canonical

Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration with over 1,200 colleagues across 75+ countries. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination.