Assistant Controller (Remote)

Harris Computer•Ontario, OR

6d•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000•Remote

About The Position

Harris is seeking an experienced finance professional to join its finance management team as an Assistant Controller. The role provides technical accounting support across business units and plays a critical part in month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities, with a focus on revenue recognition for complex software contracts under IFRS 15. The Assistant Controller also supports acquisition accounting, consolidation reporting, and audits, working closely with business unit finance teams, senior leadership, and external auditors. Harris reports under IFRS. The role may be based in the Ottawa office or remotely within Canada, and some limited travel may be required.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting.
At least 4 years of experience in an accounting or finance environment.
Completed or working toward a CPA designation.
Experience with complex revenue recognition.
Experience with the IFRS reporting framework.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project accounting using percentage-of-completion and software revenue recognition.
Exposure to business combinations under IFRS 3, purchase price allocations, or intangible asset valuations.
CPA designation.
Formal or informal people management experience.
Public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of work-in-progress schedules.
Review purchase price allocations for acquisitions, including net tangible asset workbooks, intangible asset valuations, and purchase price reconciliations.
Help implement new accounting standards and resolve accounting matters through independent research, discussion, and collaboration, including in revenue recognition and acquisition accounting.
Review variance analyses comparing actuals to forecast and prior periods across Harris, specific verticals, or business units.
Review account reconciliations.
Provide coaching and mentoring to accounting staff.
Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close, acquisition accounting, consolidation reporting, and audits.

Benefits

Three weeks of vacation, increasing to four weeks after three years and five weeks after seven years, plus five personal days.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from the first day of employment.
Financial and professional development support for CPA candidates and members.
Employee stock ownership program.
RRSP matching program.
Lifestyle rewards program.
Flexible work options.
Performance-driven organization with opportunities for advancement.
Eligibility for a bonus or merit program.
Career development opportunities.