Role Description We are hiring a Group Financial Controller. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for systems accounting, a track record of preparing finance functions for public markets, and an innovative mindset that leverages technology and AI to build efficient and robust accounting workflows. - Ensuring strong understanding of the risks associated with our processes and systems and leading the development and implementation of controls to mitigate those risks - Leading the development and identification of areas of improvement of Canonical’s policies and procedures that will enable the business to scale efficiently - Driving the implementation of Canonical’s policies and procedures and the monitoring of compliance - Supporting multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy - Managing reviews of weekly, month-end, year-end processes from balance sheet reconciliations to management accounts and statutory accounts preparation to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information - Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the recording and reporting of financial data and transactions to ensure that the Company maintains robust accounting records - Upholding the Company’s accounting and approval processes and controls across the organization - Managing external audits - Developing a strong understanding of the evolving regulatory frameworks and jurisdictions in which Canonical operates and lead the assurance of Canonical’s compliance with such regulatory requirements - Driving projects associated with upgrading or implementing new finance systems and sensible AI adoption in the team - Developing professional relationships and managing communications with both internal and external stakeholders - customers, vendors, tax authorities, and external advisers - including resolving questions and issues confidentially and in a timely manner - Managing or mentoring junior accounting staff, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices Qualifications - Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university - A strong academic background and professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) - Extensive practical IFRS knowledge and experience - Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting - Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues, management, customers, and external stakeholders - A proactive, analytical mindset with a genuine passion for finance and a drive for continuous improvement, process efficiency, and professional development - Proven experience using enterprise-level accounting or ERP systems - Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet and exceed commitments - Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long Requirements - Nice-to-have skills: - Experience with NetSuite - Experience with Salesforce - Experience with a Big 4 Accounting Firm, or a Public company Benefits - We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. - Performance-driven annual bonus or commission. - 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. - Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform. - Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. - Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.