Finance Business Partner - Jobs in Montreal Quebec

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Valsoft is looking for an experienced and dynamic Financial Business Partner to support our Companies.About Valsoft:Valsoft specialises in acquiring and growing vertical market software companies. Our mission is to provide a permanent home for software businesses, preserving the legacy of their founders while investing in the long-term growth and success of the companies we acquire. We operate and manage a global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, delivering mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Valsoft ensures a time-sensitive integration process and operates a decentralised model, fostering rapid growth through reinvestment in its portfolio.The Role:As a Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis of the Companies within your group. You will also play a key role in the financial integration of newly acquired businesses.You will be part of a portfolio with a team of Finance Business Partners each with their own group. You will be reporting to the Finance Controller – Portfolio. This portfolio has a global presence.Key Responsibilities:· Responsible for Financial Functions and Daily Accounting Operations: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions and records.· Collaborate the Portfolio Finance Team: Work closely with the Financial Controller to recruit, train, and develop the accounting team, ensuring high standards in financial management.· Prepare and Present Financial Statements: Generate monthly financial reports, analyse data, and provide ad hoc financial insights to support informed decision-making.· Develop Budgets and Forecasts: In collaboration with the group’s Managing Director, develop and maintain financial budgets and forecasts, providing insights and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.· Monitor Free Cash Flow : Manage cash flow to ensure liquidity, optimize the cash cycle, and enhance free cash-flow.· Improve Financial Processes: In collaboration with the Financial Controller – Portfolio, conduct assessments, identify gaps and opportunities for automation, make recommendations, and assist in implementing changes to improve financial systems and processes.· Support Operational Improvements : Collaborate with Managing Directors to assess and implement operational improvements.· Ensure Tax Compliance: Assist in tax optimization reviews; manage tax filing processes, handle audits, and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting and tax regulations.· Maintain Financial Controls: Implement and uphold internal financial controls that secure our growth.Integration support:· Financial Integration: Assist in financial integration activities, including ERP system implementation, account mapping, and rollout of reporting requirements and governance standards.· Monitor Integration Success: Deploy the monthly reporting cadence, reviewing deliverables for data integrity, quality, and accuracy.Manage transition financial risk:· At Acquisition: Identify discrepancies between acquired company accounting policies and Valsoft corporate policies, with the Finance Controller – Portfolio remediate discrepancies and implement go-forward reporting processes.· Post-Acquisition Support: Support the forecasting of the first-year bottoms-up forecast in partnership with the acquired business.· Acquisition Accounting: Assist in preparing the purchase price allocations and ensure completeness and accuracy of opening balance sheet accounting .RequirementsAbout You:· Qualifications: A qualified financial accountant (CPA) with a solid track record of results driven accomplishments.· Experience: 3+ years of experience in a similar role and having managed at a minimum one ERP integration.· Knowledge strong of financial regulations and standards and advanced knowledge of Excel.· Skills: Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.· Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial software and tools, including ERP systems. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.· Language: Fluent in English, both written and verbal.· Environment: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.· Language: Fluent in English, both written and verbal.BenefitsFor more information about Valsoft, 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.#ValsoftG1