Assistant Controller Job Québec area,Québec City Province de Québec Canada,Finance & Banking

Location: Québec City

This is your chance to join a fast-paced organization with a large, stable, and continuously growing presence in the vertical market software industry!

Harris is currently looking to hire an Assistant Controller. The ideal candidate for this role has their professional accounting designation (or currently enrolled as a student); a strong analytical mindset and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

As Assistant Controller, you will be a part of the Harris finance management team and will be looked upon to provide financial support and analysis that will have a direct impact on a Business Unit’s success. Reporting to the Controller, you will help manage a team of finance professionals; play a critical role in the month, quarter, and year-end close process while working closely with the senior leadership team in each business unit as their ‘trusted business advisor’.

This role is based out of our corporate head office in Ottawa, Ontario, which offers a modern and comfortable workspace. Harris Finance employees have the option of working remotely.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEW ROLE

Collaborating with the accounting team member s to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reporting

Support the Controller in preparing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business planning activities

Technical accounting analyses under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Analyzing and summarizing financial results for senior leadership

Helping with computations and analyses to support decision-making of divisional VPs

Providing direct management to the billing analyst and accounts payable, and offering indirect guidance and support to senior financial analysts and accounts receivable.

Review multiple-element software contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under IFRS 15 guidelines, including regular preparation and/or review of supporting schedules

Co-ordinate audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit

Leading special ad hoc projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization

Helping with due diligence and integrating new acquisitions into the finance group

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance environment

Completed or working towards a CPA designation

Experience building and managing relationships with direct reports and internal stakeholders

Experience with IFRS reporting framework

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

Familiarity with IFRS reporting framework

Progressive experience working at an accounting firm or software company

Solutions focused mindset with a desire to improve processes

Completion of a professional accounting designation program

WHAT WE OFFER

Three weeks' vacation and 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

Flexible work options

Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement

And more!

COMPENSATION DETAILS

The potential salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions and internal equity. We offer a competitive total compensation package including health benefits, a matching pension plan, stock options and career development opportunities.