Manager, Finance & Internal Controls

Job Summary:Business unit:Rick Bacchus Portfolio
Volaris ( acquires, strengthens and grows vertical market software companies, enabling them to be clear leaders within their focused industry. The Volaris Group is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., listed on the TSX (“CSU”). With over 170 companies across more than 50 countries, Volaris Group continues to seek long term investment opportunities in companies, technologies, or ideas that add value to existing core markets or allow entry into new ones. Volaris Group’s success is based on a decentralized business model where acquired companies retain their autonomy, gain access to training and best practices, and are never sold.As a subset of Volaris Group, our portfolio presently includes 37 growth-oriented companies. In addition to supporting the organic growth goals of these businesses, we are actively looking to acquire new businesses that expand our functional and geographic coverage. Our team members are diverse, collaborative, engaging, and highly ambitious. Their dedication continues to help us grow and thrive.Our Portfolio is searching for a strong Manager, Finance & Internal Controls to join the Portfolio reporting directly to the Director, Finance, Bacchus Portfolio. This role will be accountable for financial reporting, variance analysis, internal controls, and business reviews across all portfolio companies. This is a fully remote role, but the ability to meet in person on an as needed basis in Mississauga is required.
What’s in it for You?Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and remote workOpportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth companyCompetitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits packageWork with an incredible team from a wide range of cultural, educational, and geographic backgrounds
Job Description:Responsibilities:
Review month-end and quarter-end close deliverables of the Portfolio’s Business Units.
Act as primary liaison with Volaris Head Office;
interpret and disseminate accounting and reporting updates to the Portfolio finance teams
Review acquisition-related deliverables to ensure they are completed in accordance with Volaris/Constellation Policies
Work with portfolio companies’ finance teams to continue to improve efficiencies related to the financial close process;
Train and coach finance teams within the Portfolio to ensure they are equipped to follow financial reporting standards (IFRS);
Work with Volaris to enforce adherence to corporate compliance, including contract sign-off rules, revenue recognition reporting, review of monthly account reconciliations and COSO documentation;
Assist businesses to create or review Risk-Control Matrices (RCM) and ensure compliance by conducting risk-based Business reviews;
Assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls in place to manage risks and ensure compliance with Volaris/Constellation policies;
Develop a risk-based internal audit plan to address frequent control gaps across the portfolio;
Help in integration of new acquisitions to familiarize them with our reporting cycle and requirements;
Other ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:Must haves
4 or more years’ progressive experience. Software company experience would be an asset
CA or CPA designation
Strong technical accounting skills
Internal audit or risk management/control experience
Aptitude for teaching, coaching and mentoring – previous management experience would be an asset
Positive, high-energy, self-motivated
Ability to travel
Ability to multitask
Superior project management skills
Excellent spoken and written English
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels
Professional Acumen and Competencies:
Proactive -
Independently advocate new ideas, process improvements and effective solutions.
Efficient -
Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
Strong communicator -
Ability to articulate, write and present concisely.
Organization and planning
- Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
Attention to detail and analytical -
Ability to interpret results and provide perspective
Capacity to see the bigger picture -
Learns quickly and understands nuances of each business unit.
Service center orientation
- Follow-through on commitments, whether written or verbal.
A team builder -
Knows how to collaborate and build camaraderie with team members who are not direct reports.
Worker Type:Regular
Number of Openings Available:1
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