Controller

N. Harris Computer Corporation - CAD; Nova Scotia; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A software industry leader is seeking a Controller in Nova Scotia. The role requires strong financial acumen, CPA designation, and experience in team management. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting and leading a finance team. The position offers remote work flexibility, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Three weeks' vacation and five personal days

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Financial and professional development support

Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Experience leading and managing finance professionals.
• Familiarity with IFRS reporting framework.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reporting.
• Conduct technical accounting analysis under IFRS.
• Analyze and present financial results to senior leadership.
• Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals.
• Coordinate audit requests and oversee financial integration of new acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team management

Continuous improvement

Relationship building

Education

CPA (or equivalent) 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.

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 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
• 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!