Assistant Controller (Remote)

Harris Computer; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-paced organization as an Assistant Controller at Harris Computer. You'll play a key role in finance, supporting revenue recognition, integration of acquisitions, and mentoring staff. This position offers opportunities for growth and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefit

Flexible work options

World Class Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Completed or working towards a CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts under IFRS 15.
• Help integrate new acquisitions into the finance group.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to accounting staff.

Skills

Revenue Recognition

Accounting

Finance

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting

Job description

This is your chance to join a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization in the software industry. Harris is seeking experienced finance professionals to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Controller.

As the Assistant Controller you will be a key member of the Harris Finance team assisting a Controller with a wide range of finance and accounting functions related to the business operations as well as to our ongoing acquisition activity.

Harris reports under IFRS. Our parent company, Constellation Software Inc., is based in Toronto, Canada, and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The role can be based in our Ottawa office or remotely within Canada. Some limited travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules
• Help integrate any new acquisitions into the finance group
• Help implement new accounting standards and resolve accounting matters through independent research, discussion and collaboration in areas such as revenue recognition and acquisition accounting
• Review variance analysis (actuals to forecast and prior period) ranging from a level of across all of Harris, specific verticals, or specific business units
• Review account reconciliations
• Provide coaching and mentoring to accounting staff

What we are looking for:

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting
• 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance environment
• Completed or working towards a CPA designation
• Experience with complex revenue recognition
• Experience with IFRS reporting framework

What will make you stand out:

• Experience with project accounting (% complete) and software revenue recognition
• CPA designation
• Formal or informal people management experience
• Public accounting experience

What We Offer

• Culture for Growth
• Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefit
• Every Voice Matters
• Global Reach
• Careers with Purpose
• World Class Career Development Programs
• Focus On Sustainability
• Flexible work options
• Large finance team centralized in Ottawa (150+ people) with significant opportunity for advancement

About Us

Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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