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;
a strong analytical mindset and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
As Assistant Controller, you will be a part of the Harris Public Sector Group’s 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 play a critical role in the month, quarter, and year-end close process and will working closely with the senior leadership team in each business unit as their trusted business advisor.
This role is based in Ottawa, Ontario, although Harris Finance employees also have the option to choose a hybrid work model or work remotely in Ontario.
What your impact will be
Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting
Review account reconciliations, analyze monthly results, and prepare reporting to senior management on a monthly and quarterly basis
Assess and recommend appropriate accounting treatments on complex issues
Review variance analysis (actuals to forecast and prior period) for business units
Provide ongoing training to Finance team on financial reporting topics
Help integrate any new acquisitions into the finance group
Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules
Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit
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 stakeholders
What will make you stand out :
Experience with IFRS reporting framework
Experience with project accounting (% complete) and software revenue recognition
People management experience
Public accounting experience
What We Offer :
Three weeks' vacation and five personal days
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs
Lifestyle rewards
Flexible work options
Large finance team centralized in Ottawa (150+ people) with significant opportunity for advancement
And more!
About us :
Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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