Assistant Controller

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER:

This is your chance to join a fast-paced organization with a large, stable, and continuously growing presence in the vertical market software industry!

Harris is currently looking to hire an Assistant Controller. The ideal candidate for this role has their professional accounting designation (or currently enrolled as a student); a strong analytical mindset and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

As Assistant Controller, you will be a part of the Harris finance management team and will be looked upon to provide financial support and analysis that will have a direct impact on a Business Unit’s success. Reporting to the Controller, you will help manage a team of finance professionals; play a critical role in the month, quarter, and year-end close process while working closely with the senior leadership team in each business unit as their ‘trusted business advisor’.

This role is based out of our newly renovated corporate head office in Ottawa, Ontario, although Harris Finance employees are currently working remotely.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEW ROLE

• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting
• Technical accounting analyses under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Analyzing and summarizing financial results for senior leadership
• Helping with computations and analyses to support decision-making of divisional VPs
• Managing and supporting members of the finance team including financial analysts, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Review multiple-element software contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under IFRS 15 guidelines, including regular preparation and/or review of supporting schedules
• Co-ordinate audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit
• Leading special ad hoc projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization
• Helping with due diligence and integrating new acquisitions into the finance group

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance environment 
• Completed or working towards a CPA designation
• Experience building and managing relationships with direct reports and internal stakeholders

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WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Familiarity with IFRS reporting framework 
• Progressive experience working at an accounting firm or software company
• Solutions focused mindset with a desire to improve processes

WHAT WE OFFER

• Three weeks’ vacation and five personal days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
• Financial and professional development support for CPA candidates and members
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs
• Lifestyle rewards
• Flexible work options
• Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement
• And more!