Systems & Controls Accountant in London

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring a Systems & Controls Accountant with experience to drive best practices in systems, processes, and controls.

In our finance function, we aspire to set the industry pace for speed and accuracy of reporting. We aim to achieve this by driving our product pricing and terms, contracting, sales processes, and systems into alignment. We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in NetSuite to build scalable processes, automated through correct and auditable implementations in NetSuite, Salesforce, and other connected business systems.

This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FP&A, sales operations, and commercial business systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation. The Systems & Controls Accountant will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead complex NetSuite configuration, workflows, customization, and integration.
• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance within NetSuite and connected systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in script understanding and problem resolution.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to provide insights into business performance.
• Coordinate regular system maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Provide training and support to end-users to enhance their efficiency and proficiency with NetSuite.
• Oversee Sandbox accounts for development and testing, ensuring seamless deployment of customizations and updates to the production environment.
• Stay updated on new NetSuite features and functionalities, assessing their potential impact on business processes.
• Drive process and systems improvements across teams for end-to-end automation of the full financial life cycle.
• Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy.
• Mentor and aid in developing the wider team of accounting and finance professionals.
• Develop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reporting.
• Research and write accounting memos on relevant policy matters.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in related matters.

Valued skills and experience:

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
• CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience.
• A detailed understanding of IFRS and relevant rules related to SaaS and services.
• Leadership or management responsibility.
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations.
• Experience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations.
• Experience driving and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment.
• Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories - NetSuite and Salesforce preferred.
• Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• 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.

What we offer you:

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
• In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
• We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.