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INTRODUCTION
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are also a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
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. Perhaps unusually we prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience. The Systems & Controls Accountant will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be technically savvy and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers. This is a driving position which requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leaderboard for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.
LOCATION: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Global Head of Accounting.
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Public company reporting and revenue accounting experience
- Software implementation, integration and user acceptance
- Software engineering qualification or experience
- A passion for technology and a desire to work with motivated colleagues
- MBA or other relevant business degree
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. 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. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- 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
- Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
ABOUT CANONICAL
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
INTRODUCTION
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are also a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
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. Perhaps unusually we prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience. The Systems & Controls Accountant will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be technically savvy and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers. This is a driving position which requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leaderboard for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.
LOCATION: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Global Head of Accounting.
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Public company reporting and revenue accounting experience
- Software implementation, integration and user acceptance
- Software engineering qualification or experience
- A passion for technology and a desire to work with motivated colleagues
- MBA or other relevant business degree
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. 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. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- 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
- Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
ABOUT CANONICAL
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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Who's Hiring
- SOLV Energy102
- CVS Health30
- Cybertrol Engineering6
- Cologix5
- FORTNA4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services30
- Manufacturing21
- Consulting & Professional Services16
- Energy8
- Technology & Software4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote project controls engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 for schedule development and baseline maintenance
- Experience with earned value management including CPI and SPI reporting
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Ability to develop and maintain cost forecasts and change control logs
- Familiarity with work breakdown structures and project control plans
- PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote Project Controls Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the contract type
Project controls engineer roles vary sharply by contract vehicle. Highlight whether your experience is on lump-sum, cost-plus, or EPC contracts, because hiring managers screen for that match before anything else on your resume.
Lead with your scheduling software proficiency
Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project are non-negotiable on most postings. List your tool, your version experience, and the scale of schedules you have built, such as activity count and project duration, right in your summary section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project controls engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project phase and sector
A project controls engineer on a greenfield capital project needs a different toolkit than one supporting a maintenance turnaround. Search for the phase and sector you know best so your application reads as an exact match, not a stretch.
Prepare a schedule variance example before interviews
Most technical interviews for this role include a scenario question about a schedule slip or cost overrun. Walk in with a real example that covers the cause, your analysis method, the corrective action you recommended, and the outcome.
Negotiate scope of control, not just compensation
When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically which project tiers you will own and whether you will present to the project director directly. Scope and reporting line define your growth path more than title alone does.
Remote Project Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote project controls engineer job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote project controls engineer employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote project controls engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote project controls engineers include SOLV Energy, CVS Health, and Cybertrol Engineering, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote project controls engineer roles.
Can you get a remote project controls engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote project controls engineer openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote project controls engineer jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote project controls engineers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote project controls engineer roles.
Which industries hire the most remote project controls engineers?
Most remote project controls engineer openings sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire project controls engineers remotely most consistently.
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