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 our portfolio leadership team 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 100+ 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 be based within commutable distance of our office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, working in a hybrid work model!
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)
- Audit experience is preferable
- 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.