Finance Business Partner

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.