Finance Manager

Valsoft Corporation • Montreal, QC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aspire Software is hiring an experienced Finance Manager to join their growing team in Montreal. The Finance Manager will report to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for coordinating and managing period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory compliance and reporting, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies. This role also involves leading projects impacting accounting and providing guidance on complex accounting issues. The Finance Manager will collaborate with their Finance team, Portfolio Managers, and Managing Directors for subsidiary companies. Aspire Software, an Operating Group of Valsoft Corp, focuses on operating and managing Valsoft’s global portfolio of software companies within the Travel and Leisure vertical, providing mission-critical solutions and leveraging industry best practices for integration. The company operates on a decentralized model to drive rapid growth and foster continuous innovation. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work model from the office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal.

Requirements

• A qualified financial accountant (ACCA) with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• At least 2+ years in team management
• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Strong understanding of financial processes, with the ability to navigate and resolve conflicting goals of diverse stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to support business integration activities effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups
• Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Expertise in streamlining and implementing efficient financial processes
• Being fluent in the English language, both written and verbal, is essential
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Prior experience managing a finance team is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity and respond with action plans to ensure 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
• 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
• Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
• Monitor the financial health of a portfolio and ensure positive cash flow
• Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability
• Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
• Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies
• Application of Valsoft Finance best practices to all companies within Portfolio
• Ownership of all things finance for companies acquired into the Portfolio
• Oversee and review accounting tasks including tax and compliance
• Own monthly financial close process for Portfolio companies
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Build processes and ensure compliance with Corporate policies and reporting requirements. Identify and manage differences between corporate consolidation accounting policies and local statutory reporting requirements
• Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
• Optimize internal reporting processes for efficiency
• Prepare for and support the corporate audit by providing necessary documentation
• Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are complete
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
• Provide leadership and develop a high-performing scalable finance team in a decentralized finance environment, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Train and coach teams to ensure they have the knowledge and resources necessary to be successful
• Support Netsuite rollout activities to Portfolio companies by ensuring data integrity
• Conduct situational assessments, identify gaps and opportunities for automation, make recommendations, and direct the implementation of such changes as required to improve financial systems and related processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees