Monday, October 27, 2025

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!Harris is currently looking to hire a Controller. The ideal candidate for this role has their professional accounting designation; a strong analytical mindset; experience leading and managing teams; and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.As 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 Director, Finance, you will lead a team of finance professionals; oversee the month, quarter, and year-end close process while working closely with the operational senior leadership teams as their trusted business advisor.This position will be remote, however, Harris has offices across North America should a candidate be looking to work from an office either permanently or on a part-time basis.What Will Your New Role BeEnsuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of monthly financial reportingTechnical accounting analysis under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Analyzing; summarizing and presenting financial results to senior leadershipCo-ordinate and provide analyses that support the decision-making of senior leadershipManage, coach and mentor a team of finance professionals including CPA’s and CPA candidatesReview multiple-element software contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under IFRS 15 guidelines, including regular review of supporting schedulesCo-ordinate audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end auditAssist the M&A team with finance due diligence items and oversee the financial integration of new acquisitions, including intangible valuations and acquisition accounting entriesWhat We Are Looking For5+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environmentCPA (or equivalent) designationExperience building and managing relationships with direct reports and internal stakeholdersWhat Will Make You Stand OutFamiliarity with IFRS reporting framework Progressive experience working at an accounting firm or software companyProject accounting experienceWhat We OfferThree weeks' vacation and five personal daysComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employmentFinancial and professional development support for CPA candidates and membersEmployee stock ownership and RRSP matching programsLifestyle rewards programFlexible work optionsPerformance driven organization with many opportunities for advancementAnd more!

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