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CanonicalCost Accounting Manager
Canonical is hiring a cost accounting manager to create scalable processes for cost review and recognition across the finance function. The role is home-based across EMEA,…
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Canonical is hiring a cost accounting manager to create scalable processes for cost review and recognition across the finance function. The role is home-based across EMEA, with the option to work from the London office. The manager reports to the Global Financial Controller and supports reporting that faces public market scrutiny. The manager leads a team focused on cost accounting, with a strong emphasis on systems and automation. Work includes…
Job Description
Canonical is hiring a cost accounting manager to create scalable processes for cost review and recognition across the finance function. The role is home-based across EMEA, with the option to work from the London office. The manager reports to the Global Financial Controller and supports reporting that faces public market scrutiny.
The manager leads a team focused on cost accounting, with a strong emphasis on systems and automation. Work includes designing and maintaining processes for cost management, allocation and reporting, in partnership with the procurement, commercial systems and operations groups, plus legal and FP&A. The manager drives configuration changes in NetSuite and similar tools to automate the full cost lifecycle, assesses how unusual expenses affect cost recognition, supports the month-end close, and drafts accounting memos on significant policy matters. The role serves as the main contact for external auditors on purchase-to-pay topics and maintains internal controls over cost transactions.
The ideal candidate is a qualified accounting leader who knows cost accounting thoroughly and understands IFRS, including IFRS 16, IFRS 18 and the rules that apply to SaaS and services. The listing expects a first degree (accounting or finance) or a different route, plus CPA, ACCA or an equivalent qualification. Prior experience managing cost and operating expense processes in a fast-growing business is needed, along with familiarity with ERP and procurement systems, NetSuite preferred. Experience across several countries and currencies, including operations and tax work, is expected. Interest in software and data analytics is an advantage. Travel for company events lasting up to two weeks is required a couple of times a year.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain scalable processes for cost management, allocation and reporting
- Drive NetSuite configuration improvements to automate the cost lifecycle end to end
- Judge the cost recognition effect of unusual spending
- Lead and mentor a team of cost and systems accountants
- Support the month-end close, including reconciliations and variance analysis
- Keep robust internal controls on cost entries and reporting
- Write accounting memos on major cost recognition and policy matters
- Act as the primary contact for external auditors on purchase-to-pay issues
Requirements
- A first degree (accounting or finance) or a well-articulated alternative route
- CPA, ACCA or equivalent, with IFRS experience
- Detailed knowledge of IFRS 16, IFRS 18 and the rules for SaaS and services
- Leadership or management experience
- Experience managing cost accounting and operating expense processes
- Experience scaling accounting processes in a fast-growing business
- Experience with ERP tools and finance operations systems, NetSuite preferred
- Experience in several countries and currencies, including operations and tax work
- Willingness to travel a couple of times a year to events that can run two weeks
Qualifications
- Know-how in reporting for listed companies and in revenue accounting
- Software implementation, integration or user acceptance testing experience
- Software engineering qualification or experience
- MBA or another relevant business degree
Core Skills
Benefits
- Distributed working with two in-person team gatherings each year
- Learning allowance of USD 2,000 a year
- Annual pay review and performance-driven bonus or commission
- Recognition rewards and holiday leave each year
- Maternity and paternity leave and a team member assistance scheme
- Chances to visit new locations, plus Priority Pass lounge access and long-haul upgrades
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Where is the role based?
The role is home-based across EMEA, with an option to work from London. It reports to the Global Financial Controller.
Which qualifications are required?
The posting asks for CPA, ACCA or an equivalent qualification with IFRS experience, plus a first degree (accounting or finance) or an alternative background.
What salary does the role offer?
The posting does not state a salary. It says base pay depends on location, experience, knowledge and skills.
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