Worker Sub-Type: Contract (Fixed Term) Job Description: Position: Senior Financial Accounting Analyst Location: Waterloo Type: Temporary (12 Month Contract) Reports To: Senior Manager, Financial Accounting The Senior Financial Accounting Analyst role is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave (12 months) Job Description Working at BlackBerry’s headquarters in Waterloo, ON or remote, the Senior Financial Accounting Analyst will join a team of dynamic and experienced finance professionals on the Company’s accounting team. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Accounting, the position will lead accounting related projects, including researching technical accounting guidance related to revenue and complex transactions, writing accounting position memos and benchmarking industry financial reporting practices. Specific Accountabilities: Conduct thoroughly researched and supported accounting analyses on routine and non-routine transactions in order to determine the proper treatment under U.S. GAAP Perform corporate contract reviews for accounting recognition considerations and collaborate with Sales, FP&A, Legal, and other departments relative to contract negotiations or new product offerings to provide guidance on technical accounting, policies, and processes Ensure compliance with multiple-performance obligation accounting, standalone selling price establishment, and contract modification accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies Ensure compliance with lease accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies Responsible for the Company’s equity related filings with regulatory authorities and the accounting for stock compensation Responsible for the monthly and quarterly accounting of the company’s treasury activities such as investment activity and hedging, through the company’s treasury management system Assist with designing and implementing internal controls as well as maintenance of the internal control environment Qualifications/Experience: Canadian or United States CPA designation is required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related major is required 3+ years’ experience including public accounting experience is preferred Audit experience or experience with a Big Four firm is preferred A solid technical accounting background, including the ability to research and analyze accounting standards and a history of dealing with complex accounting transactions, and determining the impact of changing accounting guidance Experience with U.S. GAAP is preferred Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical revenue issues in a business-like, non-technical manner to other teams internally The ability to think strategically and effectively work across functions to resolve complex business problems Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced spreadsheet modeling #LI-NR1 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company that provides enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems. You couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry. ©2025 BlackBerry. All right reserved. BlackBerry® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@blackberry.com or contact our HR department by calling 1-519-888-7465. We will reply to your request as soon as possible. FEDERAL POSTERS: Federal Employment Law Posters: EEO is the Law Employee Polygraph Protection Act FMLA Federal Contractor Postings: E-Verify Right to Work EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency HELPFUL LINKS: Contact Us Application Process Careers FAQ RETURN TO JOB POSTINGS
