Senior Financial Analyst

Harris; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced organization in Ontario is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in financial analysis or accounting, strong analytical skills, and a CPA designation. Responsibilities include month-end closings, financial analysis, and supporting audits. The role offers competitive benefits, including extensive vacation and professional development support.

Benefits

Three weeks of vacation

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Financial and professional development support

Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of progressive experience in financial analysis and/or accounting.
• Effective communicator comfortable working with all levels of management.
• Solutions-focused mindset with a desire to improve processes.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical accounting analyses under IFRS.
• Complete month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Track and analyze deferred revenue streams.
• Calculate commissions owed based on invoicing and bookings.
• Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during audits.
• Lead or assist with special ad hoc projects.
• Support due diligence processes and integrate new acquisitions.

Skills

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

Financial Concepts

Pivot Tables

Accounting

Analysis Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Financial Planning

Education

CPA member or student

Job description

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

This is your opportunity 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 an experienced Senior Financial Analyst. The ideal candidate has obtained or is working towards their professional accounting designation, has progressive accounting experience, a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be a key part of Harris's finance team and will be responsible for providing financial support and analysis that directly impacts the success of a Business Unit. Reporting to the Controller, you will perform month, quarter, and year-end closing tasks, along with various ad hoc projects. You will regularly interact with fellow Analysts, other finance team members, and the senior leadership of the business units.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEW ROLE

• Perform technical accounting analyses under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including;

Completing month-end and quarter-end close processes, analyzing results, preparing journal entries, detailed balance sheet reconciliations, and various reporting deliverables for senior leadership.

Tracking and analyzing deferred revenue streams.

Calculating commissions owed based on invoicing and bookings.

Building and nurturing relationships while providing excellent customer service to the business units.

Assisting the business units in maintaining accurate forecasts.

Preparing audit requests and responding to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audits.

Leading or assisting with special ad hoc projects impacting various stakeholders within the organization.

Supporting due diligence processes and integrating new acquisitions into the finance group.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• At least 4 years of progressive experience in financial analysis and/or accounting.
• CPA member or student (or member/student of a similar professional accounting body).
• Effective communicator comfortable working with all levels of management.
• Solutions-focused mindset with a desire to improve processes.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Familiarity with IFRS reporting framework, project accounting, and/or software revenue recognition.
• Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning.
• Dynamic personality capable of managing multiple stakeholder expectations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Three weeks of 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.
• Flexible work options.
• A performance-driven organization with many opportunities for advancement.
• And more!

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Financial Concepts, Pivot Tables, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1