Controller

Canadian Inclusion; Canada; Remote; CAD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks' vacation

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

RRSP matching

Employee stock ownership

Flexible work options

CPA development support

Job summary

Harris is seeking a Controller to join the finance management team. The role leads a team of finance professionals, overseeing monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, and provides financial analysis that impacts business unit success. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will collaborate with senior leadership as a trusted advisor.

The position will be remote with North America offices available. Key duties include IFRS accounting, revenue recognition under IFRS 15, and supporting senior

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA designation or equivalent.
• Experience leading and mentoring finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly financial reporting is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Perform IFRS technical accounting analysis.
• Analyze and present financial results to senior leadership.
• Coordinate analyses to support decisions by leadership.
• Manage, coach, and mentor a team of finance professionals including CPAs and CPA candidates.
• Review software contracts for IFRS 15 revenue recognition and review schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Controller (Project Management)

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 of 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.

This position will be remote; however, Harris has offices across North America should a candidate be looking to work from an office either permanently or on a part-time basis.

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 CPAs 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
• CPA (or equivalent) designation
• 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 and 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 $87,500 to $105,000 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.

Salary Minimum: 105000Salary Maximum: 105000