Assistant Controller (Remote)

Canadian Inclusion; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation (five weeks after

RRSP matching programs

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Harris seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join our finance team in Ottawa or remotely within Canada. You will lead revenue recognition under IFRS 15, assist with acquisitions accounting, and support consolidation and audits, working closely with business units and external auditors.

The role requires 4+ years in accounting, CPA designation (or in progress), and strong IFRS expertise. Travel is limited and flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA designation completed or in progress.
• Experience with complex revenue recognition.
• Experience with IFRS reporting framework.

Responsibilities

• Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts under IFRS 15, including WIP schedules.
• Review acquisitions-related under IFRS, including PPAs and NTA workbooks.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and resolve accounting matters through research and collaboration.
• Perform variance analysis across the organization and business units.
• Review account reconciliations and provide coaching to accounting staff.

Skills

Revenue recognition

IFRS knowledge

Team coaching

Analytical mindset

Education

CPA designation (completed or pursuing)

Tools

IFRS reporting framework

Job description

This is your chance to join a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization in the software industry. Harris is seeking experienced finance professionals to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Controller.

The ideal candidate for this role has their professional accounting designation (or is currently enrolled as a student); a strong technical accounting foundation under IFRS; a reviewer's mindset; and a passion for continuous learning and improvement. As Assistant Controller, you will be part of the Harris finance management team and will provide technical accounting support across our business units. You will play a critical role in the month, quarter, and year-end close, with a particular focus on revenue recognition for complex software contracts under IFRS 15, while also supporting acquisition accounting, consolidation reporting and audits. You will work closely with business unit finance teams, senior leadership and our external auditors

Harris reports under IFRS. Our parent company, Constellation Software Inc., is based in Toronto, Canada, and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The role can be based in our Ottawa office or remotely within Canada. Some limited travel may be required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules
• Review purchase price allocations (PPAs) for acquisitions, including net tangible asset (NTA) workbooks, intangible asset valuations, and purchase price reconciliations.
• 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) ranging from a level of across all of Harris, specific verticals, or specific business units
• Review account reconciliations
• Provide coaching and mentoring to accounting staff

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• 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
• Exposure to business combinations (IFRS 3), purchase price allocations or intangible asset valuations
• Formal or informal people management experience
• Public accounting experience

WHAT WE OFFER

• Three weeks' vacation (four weeks after three years and five weeks after seven years) plus 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 program
• Flexible work options
• Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement
• And more!

COMPENSATION DETAILS

The potential salary range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000 per year, with eligibility for bonus or merit program. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. We offer a competitive Total Rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock option, and career development opportunities.

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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Salary Minimum: 85000Salary Maximum: 85000