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; a strong analytical mindset and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

As Assistant Controller, you will be a part of the Harris Public Sector Group’s 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 play a critical role in the month, quarter, and year-end close process and will working closely with the senior leadership team in each business unit as their trusted business advisor.

This role is based in Ottawa, Ontario, although Harris employees also have the option to choose a hybrid work model or work remotely in Ontario.

What your impact will be

• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting
• Review account reconciliations, analyze monthly results, and prepare reporting to senior management on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Assess and recommend appropriate accounting treatments on complex issues
• Review variance analysis (actuals to forecast and prior period) for business units
• Provide ongoing training to Finance team on financial reporting topics
• Help integrate any new acquisitions into the finance group
• Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules
• Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance environment
• Completed or working towards a CPA designation
• Experience building and managing relationships with stakeholders

What will make you stand out:

• Experience with IFRS reporting framework
• Experience with project accounting (% complete) and software revenue recognition
• People management experience
• Public accounting experience

What We Offer:

• Three weeks' vacation and five 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
• Large finance team centralized in Ottawa (150+ people) with significant opportunity for advancement
• And more!