Portfolio Controller

About Fluent Software Group

Fluent Software Group acquires and grows vertical market software companies. Our portfolio businesses deliver mission-critical software to the industries they serve, and our Finance team provides the controllership, reporting, and M&A support that keeps the group scaling. As we continue to acquire, we are building a finance function that is technically excellent, systems-driven, and ahead of the curve on AI-enabled automation.

Description

Fluent Software Group acquires and grows vertical market software companies. Our portfolio businesses deliver mission-critical software to the industries they serve, and our Finance team provides the controllership, reporting, and M&A support that keeps the group scaling. As we continue to acquire, we are building a finance function that is technically excellent, systems-driven, and ahead of the curve on AI-enabled automation.

The Opportunity: Controller

The Portfolio Controller reports directly to the Portfolio Director of Finance and works as part of the broader Finance team. This is a technical role combining controllership, treasury, and compliance ownership. You will be the portfolio’s technical accounting specialist — owning the cash management process, ensuring robust internal controls and clean audit outcomes — while actively partnering with other department teams to raise reporting quality without becoming a bottleneck in day-to-day operations.

You will own the controllership and treasury function end-to-end: from intercompany reconciliation to IFRS 15 and 16, tax compliance, and cash management across your responsible businesses.

Location: Quebec, Ontario or Alberta (Remote)

International travel may be required for business process reviews and acquisition integration.

The salary range for this role is $100,000–$120,000 CAD per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and location.

What You’ll Own

• Own the preparation and review of all assigned business month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close deliverables, including the statement of cash flows and dividend declarations.
• Own the treasury function, including monthly cash requirements reporting, banking administration, debt management, working capital planning, coordinating dividend payment and maintaining accurate cash visibility at all times.
• Coordinate tax compliance obligations where required, specifically transfer pricing arrangements, corporate tax support, and compliance deadlines, consulting with external advisors as needed.
• Serve as the technical accounting lead for assigned businesses, providing guidance on IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 3, consolidations, and other complex accounting matters.
• Lead the intercompany reconciliation and recharges process across assigned businesses, including resolving complex discrepancies and improving consistency between entities.
• Own and strengthen the internal control environment across the portfolio, identifying financial risks, addressing control gaps, and supporting clean audit outcomes.
• Support acquisition integration from a technical accounting perspective, including step plan adherence, revenue recognition checklists, and PPA model review, as well as aligning newly acquired businesses with Fluent’s accounting policies and controls.
• Manage a team of 2–3, ensuring tasks are appropriately delegated and team members are coached and developed, while maintaining accountability for the accuracy and quality of their work.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders at the businesses and align priorities, financial risk, process improvements, and broader finance initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including experience operating at a manager or controller level.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Previous experience operating at the manager level, with responsibility for overseeing key accounting processes and deliverables, including independently managing complex financial matters across multiple businesses or legal entities.
• Proven people management or team leadership experience, including coaching, supporting, developing, and reviewing the work of team members.
• Strong IFRS technical knowledge, specifically IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IFRS 3, with essential consolidation accounting experience and exposure to complex intercompany transactions and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills; demonstrated experience using AI tools (Claude, Copilot, or equivalent) to automate finance workflows; Python or Power Query experience is a strong advantage.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in both public practice accounting and a private industry accounting environment
• Previous experience within the software industry, particularly in a recurring revenue or SaaS environment.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Power BI

Why Fluent Software Group?

• Entrepreneurial Energy: No two days look the same — you’ll work on meaningful problems with real business impact
• High Autonomy, High Impact: Own your work from Day 1 in a team that trusts you to deliver
• Serious Career Growth: Build your path within a growing global software portfolio
• Learning-Driven Culture: Continuous improvement mindset across product, process, and people

Join Us

Help us scale incredible software companies — without losing their entrepreneurial edge. At Fluent, and Valsoft, you’ll make a real impact from Day 1.

We use AI-powered tools (including transcription and automated note-taking) during portions of our interview process to support a consistent and thorough candidate experience. Candidates who require alternative accommodation may request it at any stage of the recruitment process.

Fluent Software Group is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.