Accounting Manager

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.

Department Overview

As a Accounting Manager you will fill a critical role in our accounting team for day-to-day full cycle accounting. This role will manage, process, and follow up on all transactions. The ideal candidate is a technology & system-savvy, self-starter, excellent problem-solver, detail-oriented, highly analytical hardworking individual who is able to multitask, work independently, and successfully communicate with internal departments, and management on a daily basis. Most importantly, we are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and excited about a role in a rapidly growing role and environment.

Job Description

This role will be on a hybrid schedule based out of our one of our British Columbia offices, applicants should expect to be in office several times per month

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee end-to-end revenue operations, complex technical accounting under ASC 606, and monthly close cycles.

In this role, you will partner cross-functionally across Sales Operations, Billing, FP&A, and IT to manage revenue recognition for multi-element enterprise arrangements, including hardware, software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, and professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• ASC 606 Compliance & Execution: Review customer contracts to identify performance obligations, and determine accurate revenue allocation and timing under ASC 606.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead close activities for revenue, deferred revenue, and deferred contract costs. Prepare and record journal entries with precision and audit-ready documentation.
• Variance & Flux Analysis: Perform in-depth monthly and quarterly balance sheet and income statement flux analyses for revenue, deferred revenue, and cost of goods sold (COGS), delivering actionable commentary to leadership.
• Process Automation & Scalability: Partner with IT and Finance Operations to automate manual reconciliations, improve ERP workflow efficiency (SAP/Oracle), and support ongoing system enhancements.
• Audit & Internal Controls: Maintain strong internal controls compliant with SOX 404, prepare audit schedules, and act as a key liaison with internal and external audit teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of progressive corporate accounting or public accounting experience, with at least 2 years dedicated to ASC 606 revenue accounting.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (index/match, pivot tables, complex modeling).

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) license or active CPA candidate.
• Direct experience handling revenue recognition for hybrid software, SaaS subscriptions, and hardware bundles within the technology, telecommunications, or safety solutions sector.
• Track record of driving finance process improvements, workflow automation, or ERP system integrations.
• Strong business acumen with the communication skills needed to translate technical accounting standards into practical guidance for non-finance stakeholders.

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 CAD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting with 4+ years of experience corporate accounting or public accounting

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire.

Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un handicap physique et/ou mental. Pour demander un aménagement, veuillez remplir ce formulaire d'aménagement raisonnable afin que nous puissions vous aider.