Director, Finance

This is an opportunity to join the Harris Finance team at a pivotal time of continued growth.

Harris is a fast-paced, well-capitalized, and highly acquisitive organization with a long-standing track record in the vertical market software industry.

Harris Finance is currently recruiting for a Director, Finance to lead the finance function for a portfolio of operating businesses.

The successful candidate will bring a professional accounting designation, a strong analytical and strategic mindset, and proven experience leading and developing teams.

This role is well-suited for a finance leader who enjoys solving complex problems, operating in ambiguity, and partnering closely with the business to drive results.

Reporting to the VP, Finance, the Director, Finance will provide leadership and guidance to a team of accounting professionals while also serving as a key financial partner to senior operating leaders across their portfolio.

Responsibilities include oversight of financial performance, coaching and development of the finance team, and active involvement in acquisition-related activities such as financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

The role offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence decision-making across a diverse and growing set of businesses.

Harris’ corporate head office is based in Ottawa, ON.

This position offers flexibility to work remotely, from the Ottawa office, or in a hybrid arrangement, depending on the candidate’s preference.

WHAT WILL YOUR NEW ROLE BE


* Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals, including CPAs and CPA candidates, fostering strong performance, engagement, and professional growth


* Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior operating and functional leaders across a portfolio of businesses, providing insightful analysis and decision support to influence strategic and operational decision-making


* Lead and support financial due diligence activities and oversee post-acquisition financial integration, including acquisition accounting, intangible valuations, and related analyses


* Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with public company reporting standards and timelines


* Provide technical accounting leadership under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including research, interpretation, and application of complex accounting matters


* Analyze, synthesize, and present financial results, trends, and insights to senior leadership in a clear and impactful manner

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR


* 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance, including leadership of teams and finance functions


* Professional accounting designation (CPA)


* Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams, while building strong relationships with inte...