• Working at BlackBerry’s headquarters in Waterloo, ON, the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting will join a team of dynamic and experienced finance professionals on the Company’s accounting team
• Reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant Corporate Controller, the position will lead accounting and external reporting related projects, including researching technical accounting guidance related to revenue and complex transactions, writing accounting position memos and benchmarking industry financial reporting practices
• The role will also assist with the revenue recognition processes and fiscal period closing operations
• Provide technical accounting leadership across the finance organization, advising on U.S. GAAP treatment of complex accounting matters, implementation of new accounting standards, and emerging accounting and financial reporting issues in a SaaS environment
• Lead the preparation of technical accounting memoranda for routine and non‑routine SaaS transactions, including ASC 606 revenue arrangements, multi‑element contracts, professional services, segment reporting, and impairment analyses, ensuring well‑supported, audit‑ready conclusions aligned with company policies
• Review customer contracts for revenue recognition considerations and partner with Sales, Legal, FP&A, and cross‑functional teams on contract terms, new offerings, and related technical accounting implications
• Lead the revenue accounting close process, including deal review and journal entries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Ensuring consistent application of U.S. GAAP and company policies across complex revenue recognition areas (multiple performance obligations, SSP analyses, contract modifications) and lease accounting
• Assist with oversight of consolidated quarterly and annual external financial statements, including MD&A preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Serve as a technical accounting resource on system implementations and cross‑functional initiatives, identifying accounting policy impacts and requirements early

Benefits

• Health, dental and life insurance plans
• Fitness reimbursement scheme
• Employee assistance and counselling services
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Retirement savings programs
• Performance-based bonuses
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Travel insurance- 5+ years’ experience including public accounting experience is preferred
• Ability to think strategically and work effectively across functions to resolve complex business issues
• Canadian or United States CPA designation is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex revenue topics in clear, business‑focused language
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related major is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred
• Strong technical accounting background in U.S. GAAP or IFRS accounting standards, including the ability to research and interpret accounting standards, analyze complex transactions, and assess the impact of evolving guidance- End Date: June 8, 2026
• This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately