Financial Analyst Full Time

FINANCIAL ANALYST:

This is your opportunity 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 Financial Analyst . The ideal candidate for this role is currently enrolled with the CPA (either as a student or member);  has progressive accounting experience; a strong analytical mindset; attention to detail and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

As Financial Analyst , you will be a part of Harris’ Public Sector Group’s finance 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 perform month, quarter and year-end closing tasks, in addition to various ad hoc projects. While team size varies by business unit, you will have regular interactions with fellow Analysts, other members of the finance team and the business units senior leadership team.

The position is based out of our newly renovated corporate head office in Ottawa, Ontario, although Harris Finance employees are currently working remotely due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEW ROLE

• Building relationships and providing excellent customer service to the business unit(s)

• Completing the month-end and quarter-end close processes – analyzing results; preparing journal entries and detailed balance sheet reconciliations; and various reporting deliverables for the senior leadership team(s)

• Tracking & analyzing deferred revenue streams

• Assisting the business unit(s) with maintaining an accurate forecast

• Calculating commissions owed based on invoicing/bookings

• Leading and/or assisting with special ad hoc projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and/or accounting

• CPA member/student (or member/student of a similar professional accounting body)

• Effective communicator that has experience and is comfortable working with all levels of management

• Solutions focused mindset with a desire to improve processes

• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Experience with IFRS accounting standards and project accounting and/or software revenue recognition

• Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning

• Dynamic personality with the ability to manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders

WHAT WE OFFER

• Three weeks’ vacation and five personal days

• CPA Financial Support

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage from your first day of employment

• Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs

• Lifestyle rewards

• Flexible work options

• And more!

This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages