Financial Analyst

The Harris Public Sector Group's Schools' division is looking to hire a Financial Analyst accountable for providing financial assistance and examine for the division.

You will work with fellow Analysts, AR/AP Clerks, the Controller, and the business unit's Vice Presidents.

You will have a chance to join a fast-paced organization with a large, stable, and growing presence in the vertical market software industry!

We are looking for a candidate on the CPA path with accounting experience and proven data-based skills with attention to detail. Reporting to the Controller, you will perform month, quarter, and year-end closing tasks, in addition to working with the Business Unit on various ad hoc projects.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEW ROLE

• Build relationships with and providing excellent customer service to the business unit(s)
• Completing the month-end and quarter-end close processes by breaking down results, preparing journal entries and detailed reconciliations, and reporting for senior management
• Tracking & breaking down deferred maintenance, hardware, software, and professional services revenue streams
• Forecast benefits, payroll taxes and depreciation and updating actual results for headcount, bookings, and backlog
• Calculate commissions owed based on invoicing/bookings
• Assisting with special projects & ad hoc reporting as needed by divisional Controller, EVP, and VP's

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Financial and accounting fields.
• CPA designation (or in pursuit of)
• Business or Finance degree
• Effective communicator that has the experience and the ability of working with all levels of management
• Solutions focused mindset with a desire to improve processes
• Exceptional data-based skills with an attention to detail

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Experience with IFRS accounting standards and project accounting and software revenue recognition
• Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning
• A dynamic personality with the ability to manage the expectations of many stakeholders

WHAT WE OFFER

• Three weeks' vacation and five personal days
• 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!

COMPENSATION DETAILS

The potential salary range for this role is $48,000 CAD to $55,000 CAD 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. 

About us:

Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America.

 As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“CSI”, symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI’s investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals.

Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. Harris will continue to growth through reinvestment – both in the people and products that we offer and making investments in acquiring new businesses