Controller

Harris Computer; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Canada is seeking a Controller to oversee financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, strong analytical skills, and over 5 years of experience in finance. This remote position offers opportunities for team leadership and professional growth, alongside competitive benefits including three weeks vacation and comprehensive medical coverage.

Benefits

Three weeks' vacation

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Financial support for CPA candidates

Employee stock ownership

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Familiarity with IFRS reporting framework is a plus.
• Experience in project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of monthly financial reporting.
• Provide financial support and analysis impacting business success.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team management

Continuous learning

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 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!