Assistant Controller

This is your chance to join a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization in the software industry. Harris is seeking experienced finance professionals to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Controller. As the Assistant Controller you will be a key member of the Harris Finance team assisting a Controller with a wide range of finance and accounting functions related to the business operations as well as to our ongoing acquisition activity.

Harris reports under IFRS. Our parent company, Constellation Software Inc., is based in Toronto, Canada, and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The role can be based in our Ottawa office or remotely within Canada. Some limited travel may be required.

• Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules
• 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) ranging from a level of across all of Harris, specific verticals, or specific business units
• Review account reconciliations
• Provide coaching and mentoring to accounting staff

• 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

• Experience with project accounting (% complete) and software revenue recognition
• CPA designation
• Formal or informal people management experience
• Public accounting experience

• 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
• Large finance team centralized in Ottawa (150+ people) with significant opportunity for advancement

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.

Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Follow us on social media to learn more about our company values, culture, and initiatives! At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers.

Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work.

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Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at Harris

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Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement.

All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.