Assistant Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical accounting assistance across various Harris business units.

• Engage in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

• Analyze intricate revenue recognition for software contracts in accordance with IFRS 15, including WIP schedules.

• Evaluate purchase price allocations for acquisitions, encompassing NTA workbooks, intangible asset valuations, and purchase price reconciliations.

• Aid in the implementation of new accounting standards and address accounting issues through independent research, discussions, and collaboration.

• Review variance analyses against forecasts and prior periods across Harris, its verticals, or business units.

• Assess account reconciliations.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting personnel.

• Support acquisition accounting, consolidation reporting, and auditing processes.

• Work in conjunction with finance teams from business units, senior leadership, and external auditors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting.

• Over 4 years of experience in an accounting or finance setting.

• Completed or actively pursuing a CPA designation.

• Familiarity with complex revenue recognition.

• Knowledge of the IFRS reporting framework.

• Professional accounting designation or currently a student in the field.

• Experience with project accounting (% complete) and software revenue recognition is an exceptional qualification.

• Background in business combinations (IFRS 3), purchase price allocations, or intangible asset valuations is a noteworthy qualification.

• CPA designation is highly regarded.

• Experience in formal or informal people management is a significant asset.

• Public accounting experience is a valuable qualification.

• Capability to work remotely within Canada or from the Ottawa office.

• Some limited travel may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation (increasing to 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 available.

• Performance-driven organization with numerous opportunities for advancement.

• Eligibility for bonus or merit programs.

• Competitive Total Rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock options, and career development opportunities.