Controller
Harris Open At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Harris. Ottawa · full-time · CA$87,500–CA$105,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead the finance team and run month-, quarter- and year-end close for the business units you support
- Check software contract revenue treatment under IFRS 15, including work-in-progress schedules
- Review reconciliations, interpret results and deliver monthly and quarterly reports to senior leaders
- Support operating leaders with forecasts and financial analysis, while improving processes and strengthening controls
- Prepare audit materials, answer review questions and handle special work such as acquisition due diligence
What you bring
- At least five years in a large accounting firm or an industry finance role
- A CPA designation and experience applying IFRS
- Hands-on knowledge of complex revenue accounting, such as project or software accounting
- Intermediate or stronger Excel skills and practical familiarity with Microsoft Office
Who this fits
This mid-level Controller role suits someone ready to lead finance professionals while advising business and operational leaders. It is based in Ottawa, with office, remote and hybrid work options. The stated annual salary range is CAD 87,500 to 105,000, with possible bonus or merit compensation.
From the employer
This is your chance to join a fast-paced organization with a large, stable and continuously growing presence in the vertical market software industry! As Controller, you will be a part of Harris Healthcare Group’s finance management team and will be looked upon to provide financial support and analysis that will have a direct impact on the success of the Business Units you will support.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will lead an existing team of finance professionals while overseeing the month, quarter and year-end close process. Additionally, the Controller will work closely with the senior management operations teams in the Business Unit they will support as their trusted business advisor.
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 account reconciliations, analyze results, and prepare reporting to senior management on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Assist the business and operational leaders with monthly forecasting
- Become a business partner by providing support and analysis to the business and operational leaders
- Manage, coach and mentor a team of finance professionals
- Ensure internal controls are in place and identify potential risks and controls to mitigate them
- Identify, improve and standardize finance processes
- Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during reviews and the interim and year-end audit
- Special projects and ad hoc reports (ex: due diligence and integration of new acquisitions)
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of work experience within a large accounting firm and/or experience in industry
- CPA
- Experience with complex revenue recognition (project accounting, software accounting)
- Experience with IFRS
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Excel, and good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunities to grow your career
- 3 weeks' vacation when starting, 4 weeks after 3 years, and 5 weeks after 7 years of service
- 5 personal days per year
- Lifestyle rewards
- Flexible work options (office, remote, hybrid)
- Group insurance paid by the employer starting from your first day of employment
- Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k programs
- Fun and collaborative work environment
COMPENSATION DETAILS
The potential salary range for this role is $87.5K to $105K 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.
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