Finance Manager

Job Summary:

Across Systems is a company under Volaris Group (a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. www.csisoftware.com), listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We acquire, strengthen, and grow vertical market technology companies, enabling them to become strong leaders within their industries. As long-term partners, we believe in sustainable success, empowering our businesses with entrepreneurial freedom and best practices. Our team in Germany focuses on secure and innovative language technologies tailored to regulated industries.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager will handle high-level accounting transactions and oversee the financial activities of the company. The Finance Manager will lead, manage and supervise all aspects of accounting, reporting, and financial analysis. A successful candidate will not be afraid to get into the details, will be highly analytical, have excellent communication skills, and be able to work well with the leadership team and partners across the organization.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements following IFRS while adhering to tight timelines.
• Manage revenue recognition processes to ensure compliance with IFRS 15
• Assist General Manager with quarterly forecasting process, including collaborating with various stakeholders on inputs such as sales pipeline, staffing costs, capital expenditures, etc., to prepare a robust forecast
• Oversee accounts payable and receivables processes and manage working capital
• Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure the finance function operates effectively and efficiently
• Work closely with corporate and portfolio finance teams and manage ad hoc requests promptly
• Provide strategic financial leadership on issues affecting the business
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure project bids and contract terms, financial and otherwise, adhere to corporate legal parameters, including identifying potential business risks and mitigation strategies
• Serve as lead audit contact and coordinate audit processes with external and internal auditors

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Financial expertise: a deep understanding of financial analysis, accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Strategic thinking: able to think strategically and develop financial plans that align with the organization's long-term goals
• Communication skills: able to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Analytical skills: strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and identify trends and patterns
• Technology skills: proficient in using financial software and technology tools to manage financial data and automate financial processes
• Risk management: strong understanding of risk management principles and be able to develop and implement risk management strategies
• Business acumen: solid understanding of business operations and industry trends to make informed financial decisions
• Collaboration: able to collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that financial plans align with the overall business strategy
• Ethics: high level of ethics and integrity to ensure that financial data and reporting are accurate and transparent

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 7+ years’ relevant work experience in finance or accounting
• CPA preferred
• Audit experience preferred
• Experience with a subscription-based software company will be an added advantage
• Experience with systems such as Netsuite, Great Plains, Dynamics 365 F&O, QuickBooks, Salesforce, and HubSpot desired.  

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:    

1