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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

  • Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting
  • Technical accounting analysis under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Analyzing; summarizing and presenting financial results to senior leadership
  • Co-ordinate and provide analyses that support the decision-making of senior leadership
  • Manage, coach and mentor a team of finance professionals including CPA’s and CPA candidates
  • Review multiple-element software contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under IFRS 15 guidelines, including regular review of supporting schedules
  • Co-ordinate audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit
  • Assist the M&A team with finance due diligence items and oversee the financial integration of new acquisitions, including intangible valuations and acquisition accounting entries

What We Are Looking For

  • 5+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environment
  • CPA (or equivalent) designation
  • Experience building and managing relationships with direct reports and internal stakeholders

What Will Make You Stand Out

  • Familiarity with IFRS reporting framework
  • Progressive experience working at an accounting firm or software company
  • Project accounting experience

What We Offer

  • Three weeks' vacation (four weeks after three years and five weeks after seven years) plus 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 program
  • Flexible work options
  • Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement
  • And more!