Controller

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.

Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.

Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

The L3Harris MAPPS Global business is a leading global supplier of controls and simulation solutions for marine, power and space sectors.

Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, L3Harris MAPPS Inc. has businesses and sites in Canada, Germany, India, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.

L3Harris MAPPS Inc. is a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies.

About your next Challenge as Controller :

L3Harris MAPPS is seeking an experienced Controller responsible for the accounting operations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who collaborates cross functionally with a variety of individuals across all levels of the organization.

Must be able to lead a team and effectively interface with senior levels of management.

The Controller is responsible for the company’s financial plans and policies, accounting practices and oversight of preparation of financial reports.

What You Will Do :

• Manage month end, quarter end and year end management accounting process delivering reports in an accurate and timely manner that are insightful to drive effective decisions;
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff;
• Review of monthly contract accounting ensuring a high level of project accuracy and compliance with revenue recognition policies;
• Cash management - responsible for treasury functions of the business, including sufficient funds available and control oversight of bank accounts;
• Lead preparation of internal and external audit fieldwork and schedules;
• Improve financial reporting processes;
• Review and improve internal controls and SOX compliance, partner with internal audit and corporate accounting to ensure compliance with L3Harris policies;
• Review of balance sheet and P&L reconciliation(s) to meet reporting requirements;
• Review the R&D Tax claim process ensure timely submission, working closely with external accountants and SLT;
• Provide essential support to the team's daily operations, facilitating a seamless workflow and efficient practices;
• Lead and manage ad-hoc projects, demonstrating flexibility and a capacity to drive change;
• Champion the enhancement of finance processes and tools, including the introduction of automation to increase efficiency and accuracy;
• Foster the development and maintenance of robust financial controls to secure the company's assets and ensure financial integrity.

Required Skills and Experiences :

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance / accounting;
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience;
• Hold the CPA accounting designation;
• Ability to lead and mentor accounting team;
• Requires strong analytical and problem solving ability;
• Strong knowledge of Balance Sheet and Income Statement;
• Manage and perform multiple tasks;
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written English & French proficiency;
• Prior experience using Oracle SmartView, an asset;
• Prior Aerospace and Defence industry experience.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2 / NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination.

Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following : race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

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If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.