Assistant Controller

Harris Computer • Ontario, OR

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

WHAT WILL YOUR NEW ROLE BE? Financial Reporting & Close: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting, including detailed variance analysis. Revenue Recognition (IFRS 15) & Project Accounting: Lead the technical accounting for complex software contracts. You will manage Percentage of Completion (POC) schedule, maintain and analyze Work-In-Progress revenue, WIP aging, and ensure compliance with IFRS 15. Contract Review: Partner with the Controller to review new Statements of Work (SOWs) and Amendments. You will help identify non-standard terms (termination clauses, acceptance criteria) that impact revenue timing. Team Leadership: Manage and support members of the finance team, fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement. M&A Support: Assist with due diligence and the integration of new acquisitions into the finance group. Strategic Analysis: Support the Controller in preparing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business planning activities. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Experience: 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance environment. Education: Completed or working towards a CPA designation. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of the IFRS reporting framework, specifically regarding revenue recognition. Excel Proficiency: You are comfortable with complex datasets, lookups, and pivot tables to manage large files. Proactive Investigative Mindset: You have the instinct to dig into the data, identify the root cause of discrepancies, and propose solutions before escalating issues. You don't just flag a variance; you find out why it happened. Soft Skills: Experience building and managing relationships with stakeholders. You can explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance managers. WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT Project Accounting: Experience managing POC revenue and analyzing project profitability. Audit Experience: Experience working at an accounting firm or handling external audits. Curiosity: A drive to understand why the numbers are what they are, not just that they balance. WHAT WE OFFER 3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs Lifestyle rewards Flexible work options (and a pretty cool Corporate office!) And more! COMPENSATION DETAILS The potential salary range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000 per year, with eligibility for bonus or merit program. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. We offer a competitive Total Rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock option, and career development opportunities. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and members of the following targeted groups are encouraged to apply women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. If you are a person with a disability, assistance with the screening and selection process is available on request. The Harris Talent Acquisition team does not use text messages to contact candidates or solicit confidential information. We encourage all candidates to apply for advertised positions. They will be contacted either by a Harris manager or by a member of the Talent Acquisition team for an interview, once the required criteria have been met. Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Working for Harris is the perfect opportunity to fulfill your professional goals as well as achieve your personal dreams! Our employees enjoy a casual work environment that offers comfort while providing superior service to our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefit package as well as other additional “Perks”! We empower our employees to make a difference We have an award winning culture We offer opportunity to learn We are financially strong and we are owned by the largest software company in Canada (CSI) We have fun! Follow us on social media to learn more about our company values, culture and initiatives! Harris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (1)-613-226-5511 or at [email protected] This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance environment
• Completed or working towards a CPA designation
• Strong understanding of the IFRS reporting framework, specifically regarding revenue recognition
• Comfortable with complex datasets, lookups, and pivot tables to manage large files
• Have the instinct to dig into the data, identify the root cause of discrepancies, and propose solutions before escalating issues
• Experience building and managing relationships with stakeholders
• Can explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance managers

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing POC revenue and analyzing project profitability
• Experience working at an accounting firm or handling external audits
• A drive to understand why the numbers are what they are, not just that they balance

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting, including detailed variance analysis
• Lead the technical accounting for complex software contracts
• Manage Percentage of Completion (POC) schedule
• Maintain and analyze Work-In-Progress revenue, WIP aging, and ensure compliance with IFRS 15
• Partner with the Controller to review new Statements of Work (SOWs) and Amendments
• Help identify non-standard terms (termination clauses, acceptance criteria) that impact revenue timing
• Manage and support members of the finance team, fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement
• Assist with due diligence and the integration of new acquisitions into the finance group
• Support the Controller in preparing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business planning activities

Benefits

• 3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs
• Lifestyle rewards
• Flexible work options (and a pretty cool Corporate office!)
• Competitive Total Rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock option, and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed