Finance Manager

Banyan Software is the best permanent home for software businesses that serve specialized industries, their employees, and their customers. With a buy-grow-and-hold-for-life approach and a permanent capital base, Banyan acquires and grows companies worldwide, honoring founder legacies and helping portfolio companies modernize through shared AI expertise and operational discipline. Founded in 2016, Banyan operates more than 120 portfolio companies across North and South America, Europe, and APAC, and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years. The Banyan Software Foundation, endowed with $100 million in Banyan stock, leverages technology to build a greener and more equitable world.

About the Role

This is an exciting and entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced software consolidator with a very significant growth trajectory. The Finance Manager will report into Director, Finance or designate, and will focus on partnering with operating and finance colleagues to support growing high-quality software businesses owned by Banyan Software.

This position is ideal for an individual with the interest and aptitude to be involved in all aspects of finance operations, including revenue recognition, accounts payables and expenses, cash management, financial reporting and analysis, and systems. The finance group also plays a "value added" role by leveraging financial and other data to drive shareholder value.

The Role

• Lead the month-end close process for assigned OpCos, delivering accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
• Supervise and mentor offshore and onsite finance teams, ensuring quality assurance over financial deliverables such as balance sheet reconciliations and revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with leadership to prepare budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, driving informed decision-making and operational performance improvements.
• Manage the integration of newly acquired OpCos, aligning policies and migrating systems.
• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining complete and accurate documentation for internal and external reviews.
• Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and consistency across finance processes.

Qualifications for Success

• CPA or equivalent; 5 years+ of experience in Financial Management.
• Proven track record in Portfolio company management, budgeting, and audits..
• Accounting designation or working towards a designation preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with NetSuite is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated and energetic with interest in entrepreneurship, software, and finance.

Compensation - 125,000 CAD and Bonus. Hybrid role (3 days in office), based in Yorkville, Toronto.

This position is for an existing vacancy. 

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