Finance Manager

About Fluent Software Group

Fluent Software Group acquires and 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 to acquire, 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 Portfolio Finance Manager reports directly to the Portfolio Director of Finance and works as part of the broader Finance team. This is a technical role combining reporting and compliance ownership. 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 the reporting and treasury function end-to-end: from intercompany reconciliation to IFRS 15 and 16, tax compliance, and cash management across your responsible businesses.

Location: Quebec, Ontario or Alberta (Remote)

International travel may be required for business process reviews and acquisition integration.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 –$100,000 CAD per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and location.
What You’ll Own
- 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.

- Actively identify and implement AI-assisted automation opportunities within the controllership, reducing manual processing time and increasing capacity for higher-value analytical work.

- Lead the intercompany reconciliation and recharges process across your 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 PPA model review.

- Manage a team of 2–3, ensuring tasks are appropriately delegated and team members are coached and developed.

What We’re Looking For
- A minimum of 4–5 years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience.

- 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 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; demonstrated experience 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 than maintain the status quo.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working with cross-functional and international teams.

- Well organized, detail oriented, and able to work variable hours when requir