Director of Finance

Jonas Software - Canada; Toronto; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Canada is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial planning, reporting, and risk management for its operations. You will lead a high-performing team and collaborate closely with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives and ensure sustainable growth. The role is remote and offers a competitive salary package between CAD 150,000 and CAD 200,000 and a robust benefits plan.

Benefits

Health & Wellness benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Share Program

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive finance experience, with 3-5 years in leadership.
• Proven expertise in FP&A and strategic planning.
• Experience in software/SaaS or FinTech is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO and executive team on strategic decision-making.
• Own forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Manage treasury, working capital, and liquidity.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

CPA, CFA, or MBA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Director of Finance

Constellation Payment Processing (CPP) is a modern Payment Facilitator (PayFac) empowering SaaS businesses to grow revenue through seamless, embedded payments. As part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSE:CSU) — a global Canadian-based software leader at a $96B market cap and the 7th largest software company in the world — we combine the agility of a specialized payments company with the strength and stability of an established global powerhouse.

About The Role

The Director of Finance will oversee all aspects of financial planning and analysis, reporting, risk management, and capital allocation to ensure strong financial health and support sustainable growth. The Director of Finance will serve as a key advisor to the CEO and leadership team, driving financial strategy, operational efficiency, and long‑term value creation.

You will lead a lean, high‑performing team, including a FinOps team with a Finance Manager, and drive tax reporting, contract governance and redlines, as well as oversee forecasting and AP functions. We service 30 separate Constellation owned Vertical Market Software (VMS) businesses today with our sights set on supporting payments for the Constellation ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Finance & Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and executive team on strategic decision‑making, M&A activity, and capital structure optimization
• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with business objectives
• Evaluate operational systems, staffing levels/performance and inefficiencies and provide recommendations for improvements to structure, resources, policies, and procedures.
• Lead, mentor, and build a lean but high‑performing finance team

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling
• Provide actionable insights on revenue, expenses, margins and cash flow
• Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs to support executives and operational leaders

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee timely and accurate financial statements, regulatory filings, and compliance
• Ensure robust internal controls, audit readiness, and adherence to GAAP/IFRS standards
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting function for the Portfolio.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate and external audit requests as periodically required.
• Certify quarterly financial statements and internal control compliance checklists for submission to Corporate Head Office.

Risk Management & Operations

• Manage treasury, working capital, and liquidity
• Assess and mitigate risks across financial, operational, and compliance areas
• Oversee financial systems and tools to improve efficiency and data integrity

Job Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred
• 8‑12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3‑5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in FP&A, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
• Experience in software/SaaS, FinTech, or payments is a strong asset
• Exposure to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is desirable.
• Sound understanding of contracting terms and conditions and the assessment of commercial risk and implications on accounting treatment.
• Highly computer literate, with expertise in accounting and management software.

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to influence senior business leaders through effective communication, logical reasoning, and presentation of alternatives.
• Solid business judgment capable of driving the organization to the right results with a focused, pragmatic approach.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced high‑growth environment.
• Self‑motivated with high energy levels, able to instigate and manage change and growth.
• High degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact with non‑financial managers and employees at all levels.
• Flexibility and recognizes the need to accommodate and support various time zones.
• Occasional travel as required to support a global company setting and remote working. A strong desire to learn and grow in support of the expansion of CPP over the next 3 years.

Compensation, Benefits, and Work Environment

Work Location & Flexibility

Constellation Payments operates on a 100% remote‑first model. We empower our employees with flexibility to work from home or a location of their choice within the country of the job listing.

Salary & Performance Incentives

Target Compensation: The total annual compensation for this role is estimated between $150,000 and $200,000 CAD.
Compensation Structure: This range includes both the base salary and eligibility for company‑wide annual performance incentives or bonuses. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

Employee Benefits

We are proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support your well‑being and financial future:

• Health & Wellness ⚕️: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) ?: Employees receive 21 paid vacation days, 6 paid sick days and 8 nationally observed holidays.
• Company Ownership: Employees are invited to participate in our Employee Share Program, with an employer contribution match of 20% (Ticker: CSU.TO).

Equal Opportunity & Legal Disclosures

Constellation Payments is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of this ordinance.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must have pre‑existing legal authorization to work in Canada

Our Culture

“I’m willing to let you scratch or dent the car, but I won’t put you in a position where there is significant risk of you totaling it.” - Ray Dalio

If this resonates with you, then you might have the grit we need for this role.

More About Jonas Software

Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross‑section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.

Business Unit: Jonas Financial services – Canada

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Number of Openings Available: 1

Worker Type: Regular