Finance Manager

Valsoft Corporation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluent Software Group is seeking a Finance Manager to lead technical accounting, cash management, and controls across multiple SaaS businesses. You will own close processes, intercompany activities, and acquisition integration from a financial perspective.

This role reports to the Portfolio Director of Finance and involves coaching a small team in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment. Location flexibility across Canada, with remote options and international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
• CPA/CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Previous experience at manager level overseeing key accounting processes.
• Strong IFRS knowledge including IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IFRS 3; consolidation experience.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience using AI tools to automate workflows; Python/Power Query a plus.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication with global teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High integrity and a drive to improve processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close deliverables, including cash flows and dividends.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow reporting, banking, debt management, and cash visibility.
• Identify and implement AI-assisted automation to reduce manual processing time.
• Lead intercompany reconciliations and intercompany recharges.
• Coordinate tax compliance and transfer pricing with external advisors.
• Support acquisition integration from a technical accounting perspective including PPA review.
• Manage a team of 2–3, coaching and developing staff.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel

AI tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Ownership

Detail-oriented

Education

CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

Python

Power Query

AI tools (Claude/Copilot)

Job description

AboutFluent Software Group

Fluent Software Groupacquiresand 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 toacquire, we are building a finance function that is technically excellent, systems-driven, and ahead of the curve on AI-enabled automation.

The Opportunity:Finance Manager

The PortfolioFinance Managerreports directly to the Portfolio Director of Finance and works as part of the broader Finance team. This is a technical role combiningreportingandcomplianceownership. 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 thereporting andtreasury function end-to-end: from intercompany reconciliation to IFRS 15 and 16, tax compliance, and cash management across your responsible businesses.

Location:Quebec,Ontarioor Alberta (Remote)

International travel may berequiredfor business process reviews and acquisition integration.

The salary range for this role is$90,000–$100,000 CADper year. Final compensation will bedeterminedbased on experience, skills, and location.

WhatYou’llOwn

• 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.

• Activelyidentifyand implement AI-assisted automation opportunities within the controllership, reducing manual processingtimeand increasing capacity for higher-value analytical work.

• Lead the intercompany reconciliation andrechargesprocess across your assigned businesses.

• Coordinate tax compliance obligations whererequired, 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.

• Manage a team of 2–3, ensuring tasks are appropriatelydelegatedand team members are coached and developed.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• A minimum of 4–5 years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience.

• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

• Previousexperienceoperatingat 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;demonstratedexperience 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.

• Ability to perform under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

• High integrity and personal ethics, given the sensitive issues and information this role entails.

• A drive to improve processes and systems rather thanmaintainthe status quo.

• Excellent communication and interpersonalskills;capable of working with cross-functional and international teams.

• Well organized,detail oriented, and able to work variable hours whenrequired.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A can-do attitude with strongownership;prepared to be held accountable for actions, behaviors, and targets.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in both public practice accounting and a private industry accounting environment

• Previousexperience within the software industry, particularly in a recurring revenue or SaaS environment.

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Power BI

WhyFluent Software Group?

• Entrepreneurial Energy:No two days look the same —you’llwork on meaningful problems withreal businessimpact

• 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, andValsoft,you’llmake a real impact from Day 1.

We use AI-powered tools (including transcription and automatednote-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 protectedcharacteristic.