Assistant Controller

N. Harris Computer Corporation - CAD; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a finance professional to manage divisional operations and drive financial results. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing accounts receivable, and supporting senior management with reporting and audits. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a professional accounting designation, and experience in project accounting. The company offers flexible work options, competitive vacation time, and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Benefits

3 weeks' vacation, increasing to 4 weeks after 3 years

5 personal days per year

Flexible work options (office, remote, hybrid)

Group insurance paid 100% by the employer

Employee stock ownership and RRSP / 401k programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Project accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing business environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare revenue recognition schedules and journal entries for software implementation contracts.
• Manage the group Accounts Receivable team.
• Assist in ensuring accuracy of monthly financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Completion of a professional accounting designation program

Tools

MS Excel

Great Plains

Job description

Understand the divisional operations and how they drive the financial results.

Prepare revenue recognition schedules and related journal entries for software implementation contracts using the percent complete method.

Provide support to the divisional VP’s as needed.

Prepare information requests and respond to questions during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.

Assist in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of the monthly financial statements.

Review and analyze monthly results and assist in preparing reports for senior management.

Manage the group Accounts Receivable team.

Interact with internal and external auditors.

Assist with forecasting net revenues and operating expenses.

Assist in managing divisional work-in-process and accounts receivable, including oversight of the collections process.

Ensure that established control procedures are in place and identify control risks.

Assist in due diligence and integrating new acquisitions into the finance group.

Handle special projects and ad hoc reporting as required.

What are we looking for?

To meet this challenge, you must possess a high level of initiative and energy, as well as several of the following skills:

• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Full ownership of work.
• Desire to take initiative.
• Able to delegate effectively and take full ownership of delegated activities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Works well in a team environment.

Preference is given to candidates with:

• Completion of a professional accounting designation program.
• Experience with Great Plains.
• Project accounting experience.
• 3+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environment.

What we offer

Opportunities to grow your career.

Starting with 3 weeks' vacation, increasing to 4 weeks after 3 years, and 5 weeks after 7 years of service.

5 personal days per year.

Lifestyle rewards.

Flexible work options (office, remote, hybrid).

Group insurance paid 100% by the employer from day one.

Employee stock ownership and RRSP / 401k programs.