Controller

Canadian Inclusion

Ottawa

Hybrid

CAD 88,000 - 105,000

Full time

48 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation and five personal
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
RRSP matching
Employee stock ownership
Lifestyle rewards program
Flexible work options
Career development opportunities

Job summary

Harris is seeking a Controller to join the finance management team. This remote role reports to the Director of Finance and will lead a team of finance professionals, oversee month, quarter, and year-end closes, and work with senior leadership as a trusted advisor.

The position offers remote work with potential office options across North America, and requires CPA designation, IFRS expertise, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

  • CPA designation required.
  • 5+ years of accounting/finance experience.
  • Experience leading and managing teams.
  • Familiarity with IFRS reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure monthly financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
  • Perform IFRS technical accounting analysis.
  • Present results to senior leadership and support decision-making.
  • Coach and mentor finance professionals including CPAs.
  • Oversee revenue recognition under IFRS 15 and audit coordination.
  • Assist M&A due diligence and integration accounting.

Skills

IFRS knowledge
Project accounting
Financial analysis
Team leadership
Stakeholder communication

Education

CPA 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 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

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!

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

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

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