Assistant Controller

at  Harris Computer Systems

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER:

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 an Assistant Controller. The ideal candidate for this role has their professional accounting designation (or currently enrolled as a student); a strong analytical mindset and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
As Assistant 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 Controller, you will help manage a team of finance professionals; play a critical role in the month, quarter, and year-end close process while working closely with the senior leadership team in each business unit as their ‘trusted business advisor’.
This role is based out of our newly renovated corporate head office in Ottawa, Ontario, although Harris Finance employees are currently working remotely.

• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting
• Technical accounting analyses under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Analyzing and summarizing financial results for senior leadership
• Helping with computations and analyses to support decision-making of divisional VPs
• Managing and supporting members of the finance team including financial analysts, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Review multiple-element software contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under IFRS 15 guidelines, including regular preparation and/or review of supporting schedules
• Co-ordinate audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit
• Leading special ad hoc projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization
• Helping with due diligence and integrating new acquisitions into the finance group