We are seeking a seasoned Manager of Revenue Accounting to be a key leader on the Global Controllership team. This role is responsible for owning the end-to-end revenue recognition function under ASC 606, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Revenue Operations, Legal and FP&A. The Manager, Revenue Accounting plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise with strong leadership skills and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

This role is open to remote-applicants in Canada (in Provinces where we can hire legally).

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Serve as an internal technical accounting expert for revenue accounting with deep knowledge of IFRS 15 / ASC 606, providing advice to stakeholders, including senior leaders.
Develop and implement revenue recognition policies and processes. Interpret related policies and authoritative literature and exercise judgement to determine appropriate action related to revenue-related transactions and write related technical memos
Manage the monthly close process related to revenue including the timely completion of close items, analytical review, deferred revenue and commissions schedules and other reports.
Prepare revenue related disclosure to support the preparation of the company’s financial statements
Develop and implement timely reporting and process improvements based upon industry trends, authoritative literature and business objectives
Monitor relevant IFRS and SEC developments to ensure revenue recognition policies and procedures are in compliance
Partner with other functional teams to improve system processes and reporting outputs
Develop training on revenue recognition rules, policies and practices to present to Sales and other departments within the organization
Participate in monthly and quarterly revenue forecasting
Manage all revenue recognition matters with the external audit firm and internal audit for quarterly reviews and annual audit

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Minimum of 8+ years in an accounting / finance role or equivalent combination of education and experience
CPA with Big Four and public company experience
Passion for technical accounting under IFRS / US GAAP, with a deep understanding of IFRS 15 / ASC 606 and other revenue related guidelines in a high growth SaaS environment
Strong communication and organizational skills and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines
Demonstrated experience in interacting with all levels of management and training in technical accounting matters
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Netsuite, Salesforce, and G-Suite
Ability to demonstrate excellent judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and highly sensitive financial or other information

WHO YOU ARE:

Solution seeker: You’re focused on tackling new challenges, solving problems, and moving the business forward—and you don’t wait to be asked.
Lifelong learner: You have a growth mindset – you’re here to learn, experiment, seek, apply, and provide feedback, share what works with your team, and move on from what doesn’t.
Resilient adapter: In the face of change and challenges, you bring a thoughtful, calm approach, and a focus on finding the new opportunity.
Intentional collaborator. You build positive working relationships across the business, bringing people together to foster new opportunities and to facilitate the efficient flow of information.
Critical challenger: You have the trust in your team to ask difficult questions in order to get to the best end result.
Active communicator: You listen actively and communicate ideas and information clearly, inclusively, and proactively.
Integrated thinker: You look beyond your role and responsibilities to understand how your team’s work drives broader organizational goals.
Accountable owner: You take pride in the work you’re responsible for with a mindset of ultimate accountability and reliability for the outcomes.
Bar-raiser: You step up to help your team grow and succeed, even when that means going beyond what might be expected.

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:

Step Up: Dare to go beyond the expected to achieve greatness. #StepUp

One Team: Make Hootsuite a place we soar together by respecting each other's individuality, building trust, and showing up for the team. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe

Customer Obsessed: Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed

Go Fast, Be Agile: Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile

Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses

Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting is for a current vacancy for which we are actively hiring.

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