Controller

N. Harris Computer Corporation - CAD; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization as a Controller, where you'll leverage your accounting expertise to drive financial success. This remote role offers the opportunity to lead a team, manage financial reporting, and provide strategic analysis to senior leadership. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, you'll thrive in a culture that values continuous improvement. Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous vacation, comprehensive health coverage, and flexible work options. If you're passionate about finance and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Three weeks' vacation

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Financial and professional development support

Employee stock ownership

RRSP matching programs

Lifestyle rewards program

Flexible work options

Performance-driven advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of monthly financial reporting.
• Lead a team of finance professionals and manage audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Management

Financial Reporting

IFRS Knowledge

Education

Professional Accounting Designation

Job description

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 a Controller. The ideal candidate for this role has their professional accounting designation; a strong analytical mindset; experience leading and managing teams; and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

As 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 Director, Finance, you will lead a team of finance professionals; oversee the month, quarter, and year-end close process while working closely with the operational senior leadership teams as their trusted business advisor.

Harris Corporate head office is based in Ottawa, ON. This position is a remote role, however, in office or hybrid work schedules can be accommodated.

WHAT WILL YOUR NEW ROLE BE

• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting
• Technical accounting analysis under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Analyzing; summarizing and presenting financial results to senior leadership
• Co-ordinate and provide analyses that support the decision-making of senior leadership
• Manage, coach and mentor a team of finance professionals including CPA’s and CPA candidates
• Review multiple-element software contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under IFRS 15 guidelines, including regular review of supporting schedules
• Co-ordinate audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit
• Assist the M&A team with finance due diligence items and oversee the financial integration of new acquisitions, including intangible valuations and acquisition accounting entries

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environment
• Experience building and managing relationships with direct reports and internal stakeholders

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Familiarity with IFRS reporting framework
• Progressive experience working at an accounting firm or software company
• Project 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