Director of Finance

Banyan Software, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing enterprise software firm in Toronto is seeking a Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership and operational excellence for its software companies. The successful candidate will manage financial strategy, budgeting, and M&A integration while leading a high-performing finance team. Candidates should have CPA/CA certification and extensive experience in finance roles, ideally in the software industry. The role offers opportunities for career advancement to VP Finance or CFO.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in progressively senior finance roles, ideally in software or PE-backed environments.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP close, audit readiness, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to influence across functions and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and analysis for a group of acquired OpCos.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and performance analyses.
• Own month-end close and reporting (US GAAP) with high accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Modeling

US GAAP Compliance

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Education

CPA / CA

MBA or advanced credentials

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Role : Director of Finance

Location : Toronto

Banyan Software is seeking a strategic, hands-on finance leader to elevate a growing portfolio of enterprise software companies through operational excellence, scalable reporting, and post-acquisition integration. Reporting to the Operating Partner for the Financial Services Vertical and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer for Banyan, this role blends controllership, FP&A, systems improvement, and people leadership and serves as a launchpad to VP Finance or CFO.

What You’ll Own

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and analysis for a group of acquired OpCos
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, reforecasts, and performance analyses
• Act as finance business partner to OpCo leaders, translating results into decisions

Accounting, Close & Reporting

Own month-end close and reporting (US GAAP) with high accuracy and speed

Deliver consistent OpCo-level financials aligned with Banyan’s consolidated reporting

Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of audit and statutory filings

M&A Integration & Playbook Execution

Support M&A diligence, financial modeling, and integration planning

Own post-close financial integration including accounting clean-up and reporting setup

Deploy standard finance playbooks across acquired entities

Implement and maintain strong internal controls across all OpCos

Collaborate with shared service teams (Pakistan, India) to automate reporting and optimize working capital

Champion systems upgrades and data-driven improvements (e.g., NetSuite, Power BI)

Lead and mentor a high-performing international finance team

Guide career development, cross-training, and succession planning

Promote a culture of execution, accountability, and growth

What We’re Looking For

CPA / CA required; MBA or advanced credentials are an asset

15+ years in progressively senior finance roles, ideally in software or PE-backed environments

Track record of building and leading finance teams across multiple entities

Technical + Strategic Fluency

Deep expertise in US GAAP close, audit readiness, and financial reporting

Strong financial modeling and variance analysis skills

Proficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP; comfort with systems / process design

Leadership + Influence

Proven ability to influence across functions and geographies

Hands-on leader who balances detail with strategy

Committed to elevating team performance and operational maturity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan : Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

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