Assistant Controller

WHAT WILL YOUR NEW ROLE BE?

• Financial Reporting & Close: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting, including detailed variance analysis.

• Revenue Recognition (IFRS 15) & Project Accounting: Lead the technical accounting for complex software contracts. You will manage Percentage of Completion (POC) schedule, maintain and analyze Work-In-Progress revenue, WIP aging, and ensure compliance with IFRS 15.

• Contract Review: Partner with the Controller to review new Statements of Work (SOWs) and Amendments. You will help identify non-standard terms (termination clauses, acceptance criteria) that impact revenue timing.

• Team Leadership: Manage and support members of the finance team, fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.

• M&A Support: Assist with due diligence and the integration of new acquisitions into the finance group.

• Strategic Analysis: Support the Controller in preparing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business planning activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience: 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance environment.

• Education: Completed or working towards a CPA designation.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of the IFRS reporting framework, specifically regarding revenue recognition.

• Excel Proficiency: You are comfortable with complex datasets, lookups, and pivot tables to manage large files.

• Proactive Investigative Mindset: You have the instinct to dig into the data, identify the root cause of discrepancies, and propose solutions before escalating issues. You don't just flag a variance; you find out why it happened.

• Soft Skills: Experience building and managing relationships with stakeholders. You can explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance managers.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Project Accounting: Experience managing POC revenue and analyzing project profitability.

• Audit Experience: Experience working at an accounting firm or handling external audits.

• Curiosity: A drive to understand why the numbers are what they are, not just that they balance.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment

• Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs

• Lifestyle rewards

• Flexible work options (and a pretty cool Corporate office!)

• 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. 

*Only successful candidates will be contacted*.

Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and members of the following targeted groups are encouraged to apply women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. If you are a person with a disability, assistance with the screening and selection process is available on request.

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