Senior Finance Manager

Perseus Group, Constellation Software

36d•Remote

About The Position

Constellation Data Labs, a division of Constellation Software (TSX: CSU), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a growing and dynamic business. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including management reporting, accounting compliance, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance. The successful candidate will lead and develop an offshore finance team, drive process improvements, implement best practices, and ensure the business remains aligned with Constellation's financial standards and systems. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys partnering with business leaders to drive performance and growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise and leadership capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of FP&A experience
Minimum 2 years of people management and team leadership experience
University Degree in Accounting, CPA strongly preferred, but not required
A strong understanding of accounting guidelines, particularly IFRS-15 revenue recognition guidelines is strongly preferred, and acquisition accounting is a plus.
Ability to manage and prioritize competing deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with credit agreement management and debt covenant reporting
Strong written and communication skills.
Experience with managing or supervising offshore teams.
Financial knowledge in the software field, specifically with financial operations and accounting guidelines.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; experience with Great Plains or other similar programs is a plus.
Requires occasional travel including to the US.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall business P&L and full cycle accounting processes including customer invoicing and collections, bi-weekly forecasting, financial reporting and analysis and corporate accounting compliance.
Work alongside the Corporate accounting and finance integration team to build a team, processes and align the new business with our standard best practices and systems
Analyze monthly results to provide insights into forecast variances, key performance indicators/ratios and financial performance trends.
Analyze monthly results to provide insights into forecast variances, key performance indicators/ratios, AR risk, customer billing and financial statement trends.
Provide management team with clear and actionable insights and ensure updates are communicated in a timely manner.
Take ownership of forecasting cycle and proactively update based on business changes.
Partner closely with the Senior Leadership and key functional group leaders within the business unit to support developing strategic plans.
Run a disciplined AR management process and ensure collection risk is minimized.
Management team expectations will include weekly calls, timely escalation of troubled accounts and assessment of collection trends on monthly revenue.
Support the GM and management team in preparing material for quarterly strategic reviews and actively participate in the review.
Participate in management calls and provide strategic financial advice and insights on key financial trends.
Collaborate with business units in the same portfolio to learn and share best practices, opportunities for synergies and streamlining.
Lead and develop a team of offshore resources. Regularly meet to provide coaching, feedback, and goal setting.
With curiosity, proactively identify new areas of investigation or opportunities for improvement.
Ad hoc projects as desired or requested by senior management.