Head of Finance and Accounting - Jobs in Montreal Quebec

Job Description

We are hiring at ValPay for a highly experienced and dynamic Head of Finance and Accounting to join our growing team in North America! You will play a mission-critical role as the Head of Finance and Accounting for a portfolio of enterprise software companies predominantly based in North America. The successful Head of Finance and Accounting will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory audits, and integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues.Here is a little window into our company: ValPay, the payment processing arm of Valsoft, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical integrated payment processing solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, ValPay delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. Our motto is #39;Be Humble, Stay Hungry! #39;The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work model anywhere within commutable distance of our office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal! What your day will look like:

• Collaborate with the investment partner to scale up the finance organization, intaking 5-10 new businesses per year into the portfolio
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP amp;A, AR, AP)
• Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
• Monitor and analyze performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity and respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
• Monitor the financial health of the portfolio and ensure positive cash flow
• Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all filings are completed
• Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability
• Oversee and review accounting tasks, including tax and compliance
• Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on company finance procedures
• Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
• Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies
• 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 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
• Application of Valsoft Finance best practices to all companies within Portfolio
• Ownership of all things finance for companies acquired into the Portfolio

About you:

• A qualified Financial Accountant with at least a bachelor #39;s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a similar discipline is essential

• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate acquired companies effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups
• 10+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 5+ years in team management
• Previous experience working for a SaaS Software company or Private Equity business with finance function P amp;L ownership 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
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerBI
• Fluent in the English language, both written and verbal, is essential
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

For information about Valsoft Corporation, please visit our website at www.valsoftcorp.comWe thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.