Harris is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Controller on our Corporate Team.
As the Assistant Controller you will be a key member of the Harris Corporate Head Office team assisting the Corporate Controller and Director of Finance with a wide range of finance and accounting functions related to the business operations as well as to our ongoing acquisition activity.
This is a remote opportunity within Canada, preference will be given to candidates located near Ottawa, ON.
Responsibilities:
- Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules
- Assess and recommend appropriate accounting treatments on complex issues
- Help integrate any new acquisitions into the finance group
- Help implement new accounting standards and resolve accounting matters through independent research, discussion and collaboration in areas such as revenue recognition and acquisition accounting
- Review variance analysis (actuals to forecast and prior period) for all business units across Harris
- Provide ongoing training to Finance team on financial reporting topics
- Review Corporate account reconciliations
- Coordinate interim and year-end external audits
What we are looking for:
- Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting
- 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance environment
- Completed or working towards a CPA designation
- Experience with complex revenue recognition
- Experience with IFRS reporting framework
What will make you stand out:
- Experience with project accounting (% complete) and software revenue recognition
- CPA designation
- People management experience
- Public accounting experience
What We Offer
- Culture for Growth
- Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefit
- Every Voice Matters
- Global Reach
- Careers with Purpose
- World Class Career Development Programs
- Focus On Sustainability
- Flexible work options (currently all employees working remotely)
- Large finance team centralized in Ottawa (150+ people) with significant opportunity for advancement
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. Follow us on social media to learn more about our company values, culture and initiatives!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Currently do you have completed or working towards a CPA designation?
- Do you have experience with complex revenue recognition? If yes, how many years? if yes, how many years?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 4 years (preferred)
- Financial services: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
