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Controller

  • Ottawa, ON, Canada
  • ON, Canada
  • Office - Ottawa, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years of work experience within a large accounting firm and/or experience in industry
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

This is your chance to join a fast-paced organization with a large, stable and continuously growing presence in the vertical market software industry! As Controller, you will be a part of Harris Healthcare Group’s finance management team and will be looked upon to provide financial support and analysis that will have a direct impact on the success of the Business Units you will support.


Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will lead an existing team of finance professionals while overseeing the month, quarter and year-end close process. Additionally, the Controller will work closely with the senior management operations teams in the Business Unit they will support as their trusted business advisor.


WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules
  • Review account reconciliations, analyze results, and prepare reporting to senior management on a monthly and quarterly basis
  • Assist the business and operational leaders with monthly forecasting
  • Become a business partner by providing support and analysis to the business and operational leaders
  • Manage, coach and mentor a team of finance professionals
  • Ensure internal controls are in place and identify potential risks and controls to mitigate them
  • Identify, improve and standardize finance processes
  • Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during reviews and the interim and year-end audit
  • Special projects and ad hoc reports (ex: due diligence and integration of new acquisitions)

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR


  • 5+ years of work experience within a large accounting firm and/or experience in industry
  • CPA 
  • Experience with complex revenue recognition (project accounting, software accounting)
  • Experience with IFRS
  • Intermediate to advanced skills with Excel, and good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Opportunities to grow your career
  • 3 weeks' vacation when starting, 4 weeks after 3 years, and 5 weeks after 7 years of service
  • 5 personal days per year
  • Lifestyle rewards
  • Flexible work options (office, remote, hybrid)
  • Group insurance paid by the employer starting from your first day of employment
  • Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k programs
  • Fun and collaborative work environment

COMPENSATION DETAILS


The potential salary range for this role is $87.5K to $105K 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.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Controller will lead a finance team and oversee month, quarter, and year-end close processes while providing financial support to business units. They will also act as a trusted business advisor to senior management, focusing on revenue recognition, forecasting, and internal controls.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in a large accounting firm or industry, with a CPA designation. Proficiency in IFRS, complex revenue recognition, and advanced Excel skills is required.

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Revenue recognition
  • IFRS
  • Project accounting
  • Software accounting
  • Month-end close
  • Quarter-end close
  • Year-end close
  • Forecasting
  • Internal controls
  • Audit preparation
  • Team leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Office

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Personal days
  • Lifestyle rewards
  • Flexible work options
  • Group insurance
  • Employee stock ownership
  • RRSP/401k programs
  • Career development opportunities

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Software

Keywords

  • Controller
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • IFRS 15
  • Revenue Recognition
  • WIP schedules
  • Forecasting
  • Internal Controls
  • Audit
  • CPA
  • Software Industry
  • Project Accounting
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Financial Reporting
  • Due Diligence
  • Acquisition Integration
  • Business Partnering
  • Mentoring
  • Risk Management

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