Financial Analyst

Our client acquires, strengthens and grows vertical market software companies, enabling them to be clear leaders within their focused industry.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be part of a our of businesses, reporting directly to the Group CFO. The Financial Analyst’s responsibilities will include detailed review and analysis of the group’s financial and management reporting, ensuring compliance to corporate standards and processes, acquisition support as well as onboarding and ongoing training of group companies’ finance resources.

The perfect candidate will have a solid grounding in accounting, finance and general business concepts, with superior analytical skills, a strong work ethic and great interpersonal skills.

Paid health, vision, and dental insurance
Unlimited PTO
Meaningful equity package
Paid parental leave
Fully Remote

The perfect candidate will have a solid grounding in accounting, finance and general business concepts, with superior analytical skills, a strong work ethic and great interpersonal skills.

The position will be based in Toronto or remote.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Detailed analysis of financial and management reporting of individual portfolio companies with a focus on key operating ratios to identify issues and opportunities for operational improvements;
Analysis of business performance, provide trend analysis and develop/improve corporate reporting;
Review and quality assurance of month end and quarter end close deliveries;
Work with portfolio companies’ finance teams to continue to improve efficiencies related to the financial close process;
Review monthly account reconciliations, risk control matrices, and COSO documentation as part of Risk Management objective
Set up and training of acquired portfolio companies’ finance teams on application of our processes and systems;
Integration of acquired companies into corporate systems and processes;

Qualification and skills:
Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
3-5 years finance and accounting experience, with experience in a technology-based environment being an asset.
Advanced knowledge of Excel is required, as are excellent analytical and communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications under IFRS.
Experience working with Great Plains and BPC consolidation software is an asset
Attention to detail with an emphasis on time management to effectively meet timelines
Self-driven and motivated
International travel may be required