Assistant Controller - Ottawa, Canada - Harris Computer Systems

Harris Computer Systems

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Harris is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Controller on our Corporate Team.

As the Assistant Controller you will be a key member of the Harris Corporate Head Office team assisting the Corporate Controller and Director of Finance with a wide range of finance and accounting functions related to the business operations as well as to our ongoing acquisition activity.

Responsibilities:

Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules
Assess and recommend appropriate accounting treatments on complex issues
Help integrate any new acquisitions into the finance group
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) for all business units across Harris
Provide ongoing training to Finance team on financial reporting topics
Review Corporate account reconciliations
Coordinate interim and yearend external audits

What we are 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
CPA designation
People management experience
Public accounting experience

What We Offer- Culture for Growth- Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefit- Every Voice Matters- Global Reach- Careers with Purpose- World Class Career Development Programs- Focus On Sustainability- Flexible work options (currently all employees working remotely)- Large finance team centralized in Ottawa (150+ people) with significant opportunity for advancement

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.