Finance Director - REMOTE WORK

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.

Finance Manager
The Portfolio Finance Manager reports directly to the Portfolio Director of Finance and works as part of the broader Finance team. This is a technical role combining reporting 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 reporting 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 $90,000 –$100,000 CAD per year. 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, and maintaining accurate cash visibility at all times.
• Lead the intercompany reconciliation and recharges process across your assigned businesses.
• Coordinate tax compliance obligations where required, specifically transfer pricing arrangements, consulting with external advisors as needed.
• Support acquisition integration from a technical accounting perspective — including step plan adherence, revenue recognition checklists, and PPA model review.
• A minimum of 4–5 years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Previous experience operating at the manager level, with responsibility for overseeing key accounting processes and deliverables.
• Proven people management or team leadership experience, including coaching, supporting, and developing team members.
• Strong IFRS technical knowledge — specifically IFRS 15 (revenue recognition), IFRS 16 (leases), and IFRS 3 (business combinations / PPA); consolidation accounting experience is essential.
• 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.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with teams across Finance, Operations, Sales, and other departments.
• High integrity and personal ethics, given the sensitive issues and information this role entails.
• capable of working with cross-functional and international teams.
• 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?

• Build your path within a growing global software portfolio
• Continuous improvement mindset across product, process, and people

Help us scale incredible software companies — without losing their entrepreneurial edge. 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.