Senior Financial Analyst

Harris Computer; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team. The ideal candidate will support business units through financial analyses, month-end processes, and various projects, requiring a CPA designation or progress towards it. The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication at all management levels, all within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Three weeks' vacation and five personal days

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Financial and professional development support for CPA candidates

Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and/or accounting.
• Comfortable working with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical accounting analyses under IFRS.
• Complete month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Track and analyze deferred revenue streams.
• Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during audits.
• Lead or assist with special ad hoc projects.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication

Solutions Focused Mindset

Education

CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation

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 for this role has obtained or is working towards completion of their professional accounting designation;has progressive accounting experience; a strong analytical mindset; attention to detail and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

As Senior Financial Analyst, you will be a key part of Harris’ finance 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 Controller, you will perform month, quarter, and year-end closing tasks, in addition to various ad hoc projects. While team size varies by business unit, you will have regular interactions with fellow Analysts, other members of the finance team and the business unit’s senior leadership team.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEW ROLE

• Technical accounting analyses under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). A non-exhaustive list of tasks includes;
  • Completing the month-end and quarter-end close processes – analyzing results; preparing journal entries and detailed balance sheet reconciliations; and various reporting deliverables for the senior leadership team(s)
  • Tracking & analyzing deferred revenue streams
  • Calculating commissions owed based on invoicing/bookings
• Building and nurturing relationships and providing excellent customer service to the business unit(s)
• Assisting the business unit(s) with maintaining an accurate forecast
• Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit
• Leading and/or assisting with special ad hoc projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization
• Helping with due diligence and integrating new acquisitions into the finance group

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Familiarity with IFRS reporting frameworkand project accounting and/or software revenue recognition
• Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning
• Dynamic personality with the ability to manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders

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
• Flexible work options
• Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement
• And more!