Manager, Finance - Financial Planning & Analysis

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. 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.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work model from our office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal!

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

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

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

Prepare for and support the corporate audit by providing necessary documentation

Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are complete

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

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

A qualified financial accountant (ACCA) with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential; Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility

• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Prior experience managing a finance team is advantageous
• Being fluent in the English language, both written and verbal, is essential
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