Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

RRSP matching

Stock ownership program

Flexible work options

Career development support

Job summary

Harris is seeking a Controller (Project Management) to join the finance management team and guide a group of finance professionals through month, quarter, and year-end closes. This role is remote with North America offices available for in-person or part-time work.

The ideal candidate will hold a CPA designation, have 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, and excel at stakeholder management and analytical thinking to influence senior leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience building and managing relationships with direct reports and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timely monthly financial reporting.
• Perform IFRS technical accounting analysis.
• Present financial results to senior leadership and support decision-making.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA designation (or equivalent)

Tools

IFRS knowledge

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. 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.

Controller (Project Management)

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