Finance Manager

Job Profile:

This is an exciting and entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced software consolidator with a very significant growth trajectory. This role will report to Solen's Chief Financial Officer. The position is ideal for an individual seeking a leadership role that combines their technical finance and accounting acumen with business operations. As Finance Manager, they will lead the accounting, treasury, FP&A, reporting, and finance systems responsibilities related to a portfolio of small high-quality software businesses owned by Solen. They will also assist in the integration of new acquisitions. This group aims to play a “value added” role by partnering with senior operators and leveraging data to drive insights and shareholder value.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the Finance function for a portfolio of companies with support from a team of internal and external finance resources
• Contribute to the day-to-day accounting work of the portfolio, including but not limited to setting up customer contracts, ensuring correct oversight and supervision as it pertains to booking expenses and accruals, treasury and banking needs
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate GAAP financial statements, board reporting, budgets, and KPIs of operating companies to drive growth and smart decision-making
• Perform quality assurance on finance and accounting work product (e.g., reviewing GL postings for accuracy, monitoring revenue recognition, refining variance explanations in reporting, etc.)
• Participate and support Banyan’s annual audit
• Contribute to the operational performance of operating companies through analysis of budget-to-actuals, operational revenue and expense analysis, and insights that further facilitate decision making
• Lead the operational / financial integration of acquisitions and implement financial initiatives identified during the M&A process
• Lead operating company finance teams through high-impact financial-related projects that drive efficiency and best-practice
• Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote best practices and efficiency across the portfolio
• Development of ad hoc reports
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the business as requested
• Other ad-hoc tasks that may arise from time-to-time

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate for the role will possess the following characteristics:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in a finance/accounting role
• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)
• Relevant accounting experience with U.S. GAAP and software is an asset
• Proven ability to lead teams, implement change, and drive process improvement
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with business executives
• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or QuickBooks is an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated and energetic with interest in entrepreneurship, software, and finance

Solen encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Please be aware that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.

Solen is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regards to race, gender, disability or protected veterans status.

Please email claire@solenventures.com to apply for the position