Assistant Controller supporting IFRS accounting, revenue recognition, acquisitions, and audits for Harris’s mission-critical software solutions. Remote within Canada or based in Ottawa.
Responsibilities
Provide technical accounting support across Harris business units
Participate in the month, quarter, and year-end close
Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts under IFRS 15, including WIP schedules
Review purchase price allocations for acquisitions, including NTA workbooks, intangible asset valuations, and purchase price reconciliations
Help implement new accounting standards and resolve accounting matters through independent research, discussion, and collaboration
Review variance analysis against forecasts and prior periods across Harris, verticals, or business units
Review account reconciliations
Provide coaching and mentoring to accounting staff
Support acquisition accounting, consolidation reporting, and audits
Collaborate with business unit finance teams, senior leadership, and external auditors
Requirements
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
Professional accounting designation or currently enrolled as a student
Experience with project accounting (% complete) and software revenue recognition is a standout qualification
Exposure to business combinations (IFRS 3), purchase price allocations or intangible asset valuations is a standout qualification
CPA designation is a standout qualification
Formal or informal people management experience is a standout qualification
Public accounting experience is a standout qualification
Ability to work remotely within Canada or from the Ottawa office
Some limited travel may be required
Benefits
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
Eligibility for bonus or merit program
Competitive Total Rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock option, and career development opportunities
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