Assistant Controller

Harris Computer•Ontario, OR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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