Assistant Controller - Ottawa, Canada - Harris Computer Systems

Harris Computer Systems

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

What will be your impact?- Understand the divisional operations and how they drive the financial results- Prepare revenue recognition schedules and related journal entries for software implementation contracts using the percent complete method- Provide support to the divisional VP's as needed- Prepare information requests and responding to questions during quarterly reviews and the annual audit- Assist in ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timely completion of the monthly financial statements.- Review and analyze monthly results and assist in preparation of reporting to senior management- Manage group Account Receivable team- Interact with internal and external auditors- Assist with forecasting of net revenues and operating expenses- Assist in the management of divisional work-in-process and accounts receivable including oversight of the collections process- Ensure that established control procedures are in place and identify control risks- Assist in due diligence and integrating new acquisitions into the finance group- Special projects & ad hoc reporting as required.

What are we looking for?

To meet this challenge you must possess a high level of initiative and energy as required to succeed in a fast-paced evolving environment, as well as several of the following skills:

Excellent analytical, research and problem solving skills
Full ownership of work
Desire to take initiative
Able to delegate effectively and take full ownership of delegated activities
Strong attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Strong communication and people skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing business environment
Works well in a team environment
Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting
Completion of a professional accounting designation program
Experience with Great Plains
Project accounting
3+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environment.

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 100% by the employer starting from your first day of employment- Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k programs- Lifestyle rewards- Fun and collaborative work environment