We are hiring at Valsoft for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our growing team in Montreal!
You will play a mission-critical role as a Finance Business Partner working across a portfolio of software companies collaborating closely with the Portfolio Financial Controller and the Managing Director to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making. Your expertise will provide actionable insights, robust budgetary control and forward-looking financial planning support.
Here is a little window into our company: Valsoft was founded in 2015 in Montreal, Canada. Our focus is to acquire and grow vertical market software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in their respective niche markets. So far, we have acquired over 90+ businesses across 25+ industries and have 3000+ employees across 14+ countries. In 2023, Great Place to Work® named Valsoft one of the best workplaces in the financial services industry.
Our motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'
The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work model from our office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal!
What your day will look like:
Financial Reporting:
- Preparation and review of financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets for each division
- Ensure that all financial information is accurate, consistent, and compliant with accounting principles and relevant regulations
- Participation in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements, including the IFRS transition
Monthly Close:
- Month-end entries and allocations: Includes GL reconciliations, journal entry booking, and salary and department cost allocations
- Accruals and provisions: Manage bonuses/commissions accruals and AFDA provisions for bad debts
- Payroll and tax reporting: Prepare payroll reports and tax/transfer pricing entries
- Financial reconciliations: Finalize monthly entries, reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts
- P&L Analysis and FS Preparation: Analyze the Profit and Loss statement and prepare Financial Statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
- Result review and process improvements: Review results with controller insights, improve processes, and document financial procedures
Financial Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, comparing actual performance against budgeted figures and providing variance analysis
- Identify financial trends, opportunities, and potential risks, enabling management to make informed decisions to improve divisional performance
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Rolling/Active forecast preparation: Develop and maintain the annual budgeting process and regularly update forecasts
- KPI Tracking: Collaborate with department heads to gather relevant data and assumptions
Additional Tasks:
- Cash Flow reporting and analysis
- MBR Deck preparation
- Churn reporting
- AR/AP oversight
- Financial Integration
- Tax/Annual filing
- Accounting Position Papers
About You:
- At least a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is highly preferred
- At least 4+ years of professional experience in an Accounting or Finance role (experience in a Big 4 firm preferred)
- Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS)
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerBI
- Previous experience working for a SaaS, Enterprise Software or Private Equity business in a finance function is highly advantageous
- Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is highly advantageous
- Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
- Proficiency in both written and verbal English is essential
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
For information about Valsoft Corporation, please visit our website at www.valsoftcorp.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.