Finance Manager
About the job
- A minimum of 4–5 years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience.
- A 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 International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) technical knowledge, specifically IFRS 15 (revenue recognition), IFRS 16 (leases), and IFRS 3 (business combinations / purchase price allocation); consolidation accounting experience is essential.
- Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated experience using AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, or equivalent to automate finance workflows.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and 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 the role entails.
- A drive to improve processes and systems rather than maintain the status quo.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional and international teams.
- Ability to work variable hours when required.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong ownership and willingness to be held accountable for actions, behaviors, and targets.
- Own the preparation and review of 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.
- Identify and implement AI-assisted automation opportunities within controllership to reduce manual processing time and increase capacity for higher-value analytical work.
- Lead the intercompany reconciliation and recharge process across 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 purchase price allocation model review.
- Manage a team of 2–3, ensuring tasks are appropriately delegated and team members are coached and developed.
- Experience in both public practice accounting and a private industry accounting environment.
- Previous experience within the software industry, particularly in a recurring revenue or Software as a Service environment.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Power BI.
- Python or Power Query experience.
About the company
Valsoft is a company that buys software businesses that serve specific, essential industries (like automotive and broadcasting) and helps them grow over the long term. It focuses on vertical market software—programs that are built for a particular industry—and keeps the acquired companies independent while giving them extra resources, best practices, and access to a global network. The core idea is to improve how these software businesses operate and expand their reach, rather than building new products from scratch. The main way Valsoft works is to purchase a niche software company, streamline its operations, and partner with the existing management team to drive steady growth. This approach sets Valsoft apart from others by emphasizing patient, long-term ownership and collaboration within a diverse portfolio of niche software. The goal is to create durable, profitable companies that continue to serve their essential customers efficiently and expand into new markets.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$420M
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October 2, 2026 Positive Solutions expands Valsoft into healthcare technology.
- Square 9 added over 1,000 customers and strengthens TAG's AI document automation.
- Medicalistics reaches 430,000 patients, giving Edelweiss a durable regulated-care software foothold.
What critics are saying
- AllTrust Networks settled a 2024 data-breach class action by March 16, 2026.
- Valsoft faces a Delaware contract suit from Demand Bridge filed January 14, 2026.
- Rapid 2026 acquisitions across TAG and Edelweiss create integration failure and talent-retention risk.
What makes Valsoft unique
- Valsoft ran 150+ companies across 20+ industries as of October 2, 2026.
- Its permanent-capital model keeps founders autonomous while Valsoft supplies M&A and operations.
- TAG and Edelweiss buy niche software like Square 9, UnionTrack, and Medicalistics.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Gym Membership