Controller

N. Harris Computer Corporation - CAD; Summerside; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced organization as a Controller, where you will leverage your professional accounting expertise to provide critical financial support and analysis. This innovative firm values continuous learning and improvement, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact business success. You will lead a talented team of finance professionals, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and guiding strategic decisions. With flexible work options and a strong focus on employee development, this role is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in the software industry.

Benefits

Three weeks' vacation

Comprehensive Medical coverage

Dental and Vision coverage

Financial support for CPA candidates

Employee stock ownership

RRSP matching programs

Lifestyle rewards program

Flexible work options

Performance-driven advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting or finance, with strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Experience with IFRS reporting and managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of monthly financial reporting and technical accounting analysis.
• Lead and mentor finance professionals while supporting senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team leadership

Continuous learning

Technical accounting analysis

Relationship management

Education

Professional accounting designation

CPA candidate

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.

Harris Corporate head office is based in Ottawa, ON. This position is a remote role; however, in office or hybrid work schedules can be accommodated.

WHAT WILL YOUR NEW ROLE BE

1. Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting
2. Technical accounting analysis under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
3. Analyzing, summarizing, and presenting financial results to senior leadership
4. Coordinating and providing analyses that support the decision-making of senior leadership
5. Managing, coaching, and mentoring a team of finance professionals including CPA’s and CPA candidates
6. Reviewing multiple-element software contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under IFRS 15 guidelines, including regular review of supporting schedules
7. Coordinating audit requests and responding to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit
8. Assisting the M&A team with finance due diligence items and overseeing the financial integration of new acquisitions, including intangible valuations and acquisition accounting entries

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. 5+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environment
2. Experience building and managing relationships with direct reports and internal stakeholders

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

1. Familiarity with IFRS reporting framework
2. Progressive experience working at an accounting firm or software company
3. Project accounting experience

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Three weeks' vacation (four weeks after three years and five weeks after seven years) plus five personal days
2. Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
3. Financial and professional development support for CPA candidates and members
4. Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs
5. Lifestyle rewards program
6. Flexible work options
7. Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement
8. And more!