Analyst, Corporate Finance And M&A

We are hiring an experienced Finance Manager at Aspire Software to join our growing team in Montreal!
The Finance Manager will report to the Director of Finance. This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory compliance and reporting 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. The Finance Manager will coordinate with their Finance team and work directly with the Portfolio Managers and Managing Directors for the subsidiary companies.
Aspire Software, an Operating Group of Valsoft Corp, primarily focuses on operating and managing Valsoft’s global portfolio of software companies within the Travel and Leisure vertical. It provides mission-critical solutions to this sector, leveraging industry best practices to deliver a time-sensitive integration process. The decentralized model Aspire operates allows it to drive rapid growth, reinvesting in its portfolio to foster continuous innovation within the Travel and Leisure space.
We are
'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'
The successful candidate will work onsite 5 days a week in our office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal!
What your day will look like
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
Team Leadership and Development
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
About you
A qualified financial accountant (ACCA) with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential;
CPA preferred
5+ years of experience in a similar role, including 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
Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
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
Prior experience managing a finance team is advantageous
Being fluent in the English language, both written and verbal, is essential
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
We thank all applicants for their interest;
however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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