Assistant Controller (Remote)
Harris Open At a glance
Junior Accounting role at Harris. Ontario · full-time · CA$70,000–CA$80,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Review revenue treatment for complex software agreements under IFRS 15, including work-in-progress schedules
- Check acquisition purchase allocations, covering tangible assets, intangible valuations and reconciliation workbooks
- Research accounting questions and support adoption of new standards through discussion with colleagues
- Review forecast and prior-period variances across the organization, business areas and individual units
- Check account reconciliations and coach accounting staff
What you bring
- An undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting
- At least four years in an accounting or finance role
- A completed CPA designation or active progress toward one
- Hands-on experience with complex revenue recognition and IFRS reporting
Who this fits
This role suits an accounting professional with a reviewer’s approach who can support close cycles, acquisition accounting and audits. You can work from the Ottawa office or remotely within Canada, with limited travel potentially required. The position includes coaching and mentoring accounting staff.
From the employer
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.
The ideal candidate for this role has their professional accounting designation (or is currently enrolled as a student); a strong technical accounting foundation under IFRS; a reviewer’s mindset; and a passion for continuous learning and improvement. As Assistant Controller, you will be part of the Harris finance management team and will provide technical accounting support across our business units. You will play a critical role in the month, quarter, and year-end close, with a particular focus on revenue recognition for complex software contracts under IFRS 15, while also supporting acquisition accounting, consolidation reporting and audits. You will work closely with business unit finance teams, senior leadership and our external auditors
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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules
- Review purchase price allocations (PPAs) for acquisitions, including net tangible asset (NTA) workbooks, intangible asset valuations, and purchase price reconciliations.
- 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
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
- 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
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT
- Experience with project accounting (% complete) and software revenue recognition
- Exposure to business combinations (IFRS 3), purchase price allocations or intangible asset valuations
- CPA designation
- Formal or informal people management experience
- Public 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!
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.
About Us
Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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