We are hiring at Valsoft for an experienced Financial Controller to join our growing team in Canada!
The successful Financial Controller will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory audits, and oversee all financial aspects of a fast-growing business unit within Valsoft while ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies. Additionally, the Financial Controller will lead projects impacting accounting processes and provide guidance on complex accounting matters.
This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory compliance and reporting, integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues.
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 Montreal!
What your day will look like:
- Manage and oversee the financial planning and performance analysis for the company by analyzing risks and performance metrics
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
- Develop, manage, and update forecasts (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and track key financial KPIs
- Monitor and analyze performance strategies to identify improvement opportunities, ensuring execution to meet and exceed financial targets
- Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing the performance and risks of the portfolio by applying the KPI framework
- Ensure a positive cash flow for the portfolio by monitoring financial health and liquidity
- Organize and oversee statutory audits, ensuring timely filings and compliance
- Develop strategies to improve return on investment (ROI) and profitability
- Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements and maintain effective financial internal controls
- Monitor the financial health of the company and ensure positive cash flow
- Prepare monthly and quarterly business reviews for portfolio companies that highlight results, remediation plans for underperformers, and strategic initiatives to drive organic growth to the senior management team
- Partner with the corporate finance department to ensure alignment on broader financial strategies and objectives
- Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
About you:
- At least a Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting or Finance, CPA highly preferred
- At least 5+ years of professional experience in an accounting or finance role (experience in a Big Four firm preferred)
- Proven ability to manage risks through efficient internal controls while maintaining operational flexibility
- Strong understanding of financial processes, with the ability to navigate and resolve conflicting goals of diverse stakeholders
- Fast learner and adaptable skillset, with the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar systems) is an asset
- Expertise in streamlining and implementing efficient financial processes
- Outstanding organizational, time management and communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
- Prior experience managing a finance team is advantageous
- Being fluent in English, both written and verbal, 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.