Controller

Harris; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Vacation policy

Personal days

Flexible work options

Group insurance

Stock options

RRSP/401k programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Harris Healthcare Group is seeking a Controller to join the finance management team. You will lead a team of finance professionals and oversee month, quarter, and year-end closes, while advising senior management across business units.

The role emphasizes IFRS-based revenue recognition, WIP review, and strong internal controls. The position offers flexible work options (office, remote, hybrid), competitive total rewards, benefits, and potential for bonus merit programs based on performance and

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! As Controller, you will be a part of Harris Healthcare Group’s finance management team and will be looked upon to provide financial support and analysis that will have a direct impact on the success of the Business Units you will support.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will lead an existing team of finance professionals while overseeing the month, quarter and year-end close process. Additionally, the Controller will work closely with the senior management operations teams in the Business Unit they will support as their trusted business advisor.

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 account reconciliations, analyze results, and prepare reporting to senior management on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Assist the business and operational leaders with monthly forecasting
• Become a business partner by providing support and analysis to the business and operational leaders
• Manage, coach and mentor a team of finance professionals
• Ensure internal controls are in place and identify potential risks and controls to mitigate them
• Identify, improve and standardize finance processes
• Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during reviews and the interim and year-end audit
• Special projects and ad hoc reports (ex: due diligence and integration of new acquisitions)

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of work experience within a large accounting firm and/or experience in industry
• CPA
• Experience with complex revenue recognition (project accounting, software accounting)
• Experience with IFRS
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Excel, and good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunities to grow your career
• 3 weeks' vacation when starting, 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 by the employer starting from your first day of employment
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k programs
• Fun and collaborative work environment

COMPENSATION DETAILS

The potential salary range for this role is $87.5K to $105K 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.